Showing posts with label Brick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brick. Show all posts

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Albi Cathedral (Interiors)

Organ Loft : Albi Cathedral : Albi, FR

Commonly known as Albi Cathedral, the Cathedral of Saint Cecile (Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi) contains the largest and oldest collection of Italian Renaissance frescoes in France. The organ dates from the 18th century.

More photos of this extraordinary and unusual interior can be seen here.


Entrance to the Altar and Choir Areas : Albi Cathedral : Albi, FR


Pulpit : Albi Cathedral : Albi, FR


Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/2013

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Albi Cathedral (Exterior)

 The exterior of Albi Cathedral -- the largest brick building in the world : Albi, FR

If you want to see something really impressive, travel down to the French city of Albi and visit its cathedral. Construction began in 1287 and continued for 200 years. Originally built as a fortress, the Cathedral of Albi -- formerly the Cathedral of St Celicia of Albi -- is the largest brick building in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Detail over the main entrance : Albi Cathedral : Albi, FR

Entrance : Albi Cathedral : Albi, FR

Photo copyright: Janet M Kincaid, 4/2012


Friday, August 7, 2009

University of Paris: School of Arts & Architecture

University of Paris : School of Arts and Architecture : Paris, FR

This brick building, not too far from the Jardin du Luxembourg, is the University of Paris' School of Arts and Architecture. I found the brickwork fascinating.


Photo copyright: Janet Kincaid, 08/09