Albi is a small city located on the banks of the Tarn River, in southern France, which preserves a historic center of medieval buildings with narrow streets and gardens scattered along the river. The city has approximately 50,000 inhabitants and was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010.
The main attraction of Albi is the Sainte-Cécile cathedral, described as the largest brick cathedral in the world. The construction stands out for its bell tower standing 78 meters tall and houses approximately 18 m² of frescoes, predominantly in an intense blue. The decorative ensemble is pointed out as the largest painted cathedral in the world.
In addition to the Sainte-Cécile, the city concentrates other treasures of the Occitanie region that can be explored on foot, including the Berbie Palace and a collection dedicated to the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a native of the region.
