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Albi


Albi
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3913 W: 0 N: 7052] (25037)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1998-08
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-27 12:56
Viewed: 839
Points: 6
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Albi, a city wich will seduce you a landmark for tourists in the South-West of France, near Carcassonne and Toulouse, Albi stands proudly on the banks of the river Tarn, bright with the red bricks wich symbolise the city, a city marked by the slings and arrows of history, and the crusade against the Albigensians or Cathars, a city with a remarkable artistic and architectural heritage, the jewel of which is Sainte-Cécile Cathedral,a city of talented citizens, from Toulouse-Lautrec to the explorer Lapérouse, who have carried the name of the city far and wide,a city where art and history stand side by side in one of the best preserved old towns in France, the” Vieil-Alby” (The Old Alby),a city built along the river Tarn, important site for the city economy since the Midle-Age, whose the banks rencently restaured, revive thanks to all the activities like the local sailing-barges (flat bottomed-boat) and to their illuminations.

In the old town, the heart of the city, Saint Cecilia Cathedral (13th-16th C.) is an astonishing contrast between the outer rigour of its defensive architecture, and the inner riches of its sumptuous decoration. Built as a testimony to the Christian faith in the aftermarth of the crusades against the Cathars or Albigians, this fortress cathadral is a masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture.
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Hi George - the immage quality suffers, but the light and perspective are just right, I have a nearly identical photo but mine was taken undser a more boring midday light. (and taken in 1992, I have not bothered scanning it since those older negs really show their age)

* NOTE: Bonjour George - The region should be: Midi-Pyrenees instead of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Could you please make this change by clicking on "Edit" in the left colom? The webmaster and I would be very thankful.

Amicalement - Viviane aka Porteplume

PS: If you hesitate about spelling or location in France please check Quid - Villes & Villages de France.

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3989 W: 8 N: 2640] (21442)
  • [2006-11-18 15:44]

George,
Nice shot on this superb POV. Interesting architecture details and the reflection in the water.

Regards

Paulo

Hi George, this is a nice photo...this city looks well presented here along the water...colours are perfect. Let's turn the negative into a positive by saying: since the photo was taken in 1998, it has that grainy look but here it works to give the viewer a sense of the past, with a bit of antiquity.
Old city...old architecture...older photo. Makes sense...nothing wrong with that...
The only distraction is the bottom portion. Is that a wing from a small plane?
My compliments on the good note too,

*** Ursula ***

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