Sainte-Cécile Cathedral

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THE LARGEST BRICK CATHEDRAL IN THE WORLD Its so-called southern Gothic style distinguishes it from cathedrals such as Chartres, Reims and Amiens which are contemporary to it. Its austere and defensive appearance is affirmed by its dimensions. Whether one arrives by road from Toulouse, Rodez, Millau, Cordes-sur-Ciel, the Sainte-Cécile cathedral, is there, as if posed on the city, massive and proud, dominating the Albigensian roofs. Look at her, she doesn't compare to any other. 113 m long and 35m wide and a bell tower 78m high - Sainte-Cécile d'Albi, exceptional dimensions