Albi | France, History, Map, & Population | Britannica
WebAlbi, or Albiga, was the capital of the Gallo-Roman Albigenses and later of the viscounty of Albigeois, which was a fief of the counts of Toulouse. An active centre of Catharism, the town gave its name to the Albigensian heresy, which led to the Albigensian Crusade (1209) and later to the development of the Inquisition.
Albi - Wikipedia
WebAlbi is the seat of four cantons, covering 16 communes, with a total population of 72,416 (2019). History. The first human settlement in Albi was in the Bronze Age (3000–600 BC). After the Roman conquest of Gaul in 51 BC, the town became Civitas Albigensium, the territory of the Albigeois, Albiga.
Episcopal City of Albi - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebOn the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city of Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban ensemble. Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its church are testimony to its initial development (10th -11th centuries).
Albi, France: travel guide and information, places to visit and Albi ...
WebTarn / Albi travel guide. Search Albi hotels. Visit Albi (Occitanie, France) Photo Gallery Book hotels, flights, car hire. Best known as the capital of the Tarn department, the bustling medieval city of Albi is a fascinating and lovely city to explore with a great deal of buildings of historic interest to be seen.
Albi: Medieval architecture amidst Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterpieces
Web1. Sainte-Cecile Cathedral of Albi. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Cecilia, aka Albi Cathedral is thought to be the biggest medieval era brick building in the world. It was begun in 1282 and was under construction for 200 years, becoming one of the most impressive churches in France.
Visitor guide to Albi and its unique heritage - About-France.com
WebA small city standing on the banks of the river Tarn, Albi has a history rooted in the religious conflicts of the Middle Ages. The "Albigensian Crusade" (1209-1229) was the only medieval crusade conducted not against Islam, but against Christians, specifically against the Cathars , who practiced a form of proto-Protestantism, refusing the ...
UNESCO heritage - Albi Tourisme
WebAlbi is a UNIQUE city by the power of its monumental brick complex, by its power of seduction and connection to history. The Episcopal City of Albi, listed as a World Heritage Site since 2010, is part of the long prestigious list of more than 800 “unique” cultural assets listed in the world by UNESCO.
Albi, episcopal city - France World Heritage
WebHistory History of Albi. In ancient times, the city was an oppidum (fortified village), first occupied by the Celts, then by a small Gallo-Roman settlement. From the 10th century onward, the town thrived on an economy based on agriculture and trade thanks to the Tarn River, which allowed goods to be transported from Albi to the Garonne River.
Albi - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Web[1] History. Close-up of the cathedral's bell tower. The first human settlement in Albi was in the Bronze Age (3000-600 BC ). After the Roman conquest of Gaul in 51 BC, the town became Civitas Albigensium, the city of the Albigeois. The Cathars had their main centre at Albi and so they were known also as Albigens after the city.
Albi | Encyclopedia.com
WebAn old Roman city (Albiga), it became an episcopal see in the 5th cent. It was the center of the heresy to which it gave its name (see Albigenses ). The old part of the city, known as the ville rouge because of its red-brick buildings, is a marvel of medieval architecture.
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