Thursday, 26 October 2017

Albi cathedral

I have more photos for you - this time of our visit to Albi Cathedral - there will be more about Albi on Tuesday but for now I think there is more than enough for this post,
This was the view we had from our hotel room.
Albi Cathedral is built of red brick as the local stone was not suitable for building.


Apart from the fabulous entrance, the outside is not very ornate, but inside….
 ….well as you can see…. 
The cathedral has chapels all around the sides.



The next two photos are of the Final Judgement done by Flemish painters



We went behind the Rood Screen into the choir - this is where I just sat for a long time to take it all in, so many beautiful carvings, statues and paintings. 







My last view from Albi Cathedral as it was on our visit - this was by the door on our way out.
I have so many more photos!

Thanks for looking, Chris
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10 comments:

  1. Helen27 October 2017 at 06:00:00 BST

    what a beautiful cathedral! You so wouldn't expect that from the outside. No wonder you just had to sit. I love the sense of peace you feel inside somewhere like that; even if it is full of people.

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  2. Valerie-Jael27 October 2017 at 06:07:00 BST

    Beautiful photos. I visited Albi in 1962 and stayed with a pen-friend there, thanks for the nice memories. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Bleubeard and Elizabeth27 October 2017 at 07:37:00 BST

    The overall view of Albi Cathedral is quite impressive, even if it isn't necessarily ornate. The Cathedral looks HUGE from a distance and I'm sure it's overwhelming once you were inside.

    Some of those alcoves were truly impressive. Lovely statues and artwork, too. I had no idea what a Rood Screen was (had to look it up), but I can tell it was quite mesmerizing for you. Yes, those carvings are quite unique and the insets/inlays are gorgeous. And I have always been a big fan of 13th and 14th century paintings, so that triptych is incredible. Thanks for sharing these fabulous photos of Albi Cathedral.

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  4. Pamellia27 October 2017 at 10:51:00 BST

    WOW, so freaking gorgeous!! Could you imagine if we spent that much time and energy into the architecture nowadays... we wouldn't have time for Facebook or video games! lol It sure is magnificent!! Hope you're enjoying your trip! hugs :)

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  5. Linda Kunsman27 October 2017 at 15:23:00 BST

    all I can say is wow! wow! wow! Such a glorious magnificent cathedral!! I know being actually inside would have had me tearing up for sure. And what a great view you had from your hotel. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Rita27 October 2017 at 15:47:00 BST

    How beautiful!! :)

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  7. Divers and Sundry27 October 2017 at 19:20:00 BST

    Awe-inspiring! You got great photos! Thx :)

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  8. Meggymay27 October 2017 at 21:29:00 BST

    It looks a beautiful place to visit Chris.
    Yvonne xx

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  9. My name is Erika.28 October 2017 at 00:50:00 BST

    Wow, what a gorgeous cathedral. I really like the angels that decorate the walls. They are beautiful and make it feel like you will be flown to heaven. :) Hugs-Erika

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