🏛️ Episcopal City of Albi – Sainte-Cécile Cathedral
Fortress cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage ensemble in southwestern France
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Albi, Tarn department, southwestern France
- Construction: 1282 to early 16th century
- Material: Red brick throughout
- UNESCO inscription: 2010
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral is a fortress cathedral in Albi, France, that represents a singular fusion of Gothic architecture with red brick construction and defensive military design. Built entirely from local red brick sourced from the Tarn River valley beginning in 1282, the cathedral dominates the Episcopal City of Albi and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 for its architectural and historical distinction. The structure served as the seat of the Archbishop of Albi and ...