Frejus, Cote d'Azur,
France - Cathedral, Baptistry and Cloister

Some information on the
architecture provided.
More information
at the town's website (in French).
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Cathedral
tower from south, east and north east.
12th century but octagonal
stage added in the 16th century
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Fortified
tower of the old bishop's palace
next to the cathedral (13-14th
century) |
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Baptistry
5th century |
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Baptistry
interior. Roman
columns of 2nd century.
Typical
octagonal font of the period, which originally had columns at each corner
and a cupola. |
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Cloister
13th century, upper
part 14th century |
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14th
century wooden ceilings replaced vaulted ceilings which could not take
upper floor. Contain many paintings of people and beasts. |
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The
provost's house fronting the west side of the cloister (13th
century) |
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16th
century entrance to baptistry, cloister and cathedral.
Carved
doors in entrance from 1530. |
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Cathedral
interior. Nave and north aisle 1000-1200 AD |
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Former
Bishop's Palace, now the town hall, on south side of cathedral |
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