The building is successor to the original cathedral, which was constructed in 1847.

The original cathedral was built in 1802 but was destroyed by an earthquake.

The interior also has a cruciform plan, as in the original cathedral.

It replaced the original cathedral, after the latter was destroyed by an earthquake, in 1928.

The original cathedral was built in 1153, when Norway became a separate archbishopric.

The construction of the original cathedral continued throughout the 13th century.

This is approximately where the altar of the original cathedral stood.

It was built as the baptistery for the original cathedral that no longer stands.

Albi was built around the original cathedral and episcopal group of buildings.

Only the crypt of the original cathedral is still preserved.