Toulouse’s most famous landmark and the world’s largest Romanesque church once belonged to a Benedictine abbey.
Built in 11 c. to house pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
Most famous item on view is a thorn that legend says is from the Crown of Thorns.
When lit at night ~ the 5-tier octagonal tower glows red against the sky.


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