ALBIS PLUS

TheCathedral ofSaint Ceciliaof Albi(French:Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi), also known asAlbi Cathedral, is the seat of the CatholicArchbishop of Albi. First built in the aftermath of theAlbigensian Crusade, the grim exterior resembles a fortress, but the interior is lavishly decorated with art and sculpture, a very ornate choir screen, and walls in bright blues and golds, in the Toulousian orSouthern French Gothicstyle. It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years. It is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world.In 2010 the cathedral, along with its episcopal buildings, was designated aUNESCOWorld Heritage Sitebecause of its unique architecture and the remarkable consistency in its design.