Церковь с останками Фомы Аквинского и красивый клуатр Church with the remains of Thomas Aquinas and a beautiful cloister

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The ensemble of the monastery of the Dominican order of the Jacobins in Toulouse consists of a church, a chapel, service and residential buildings, as well as a covered gallery around the courtyard (cloister). Of the entire monastery ensemble, the church deserves special attention, which is a masterpiece of the Gothic style with impressive dimensions. It contains the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas and is a great relic. Very original is the so-called "Palm of the Jacobins" - a 28-meter-high column that supports the complex arched structure of the vault. A 45-meter openwork bell tower rises above the monastery, which was built at the end of the 13th century and is similar in design to the tower of the Basilica of Saint-Sernin. The church can be visited free of charge, and the rest of the premises require a ticket for a nominal fee (4 euros), but it's worth it, do not miss the opportunity to see the beautiful courtyard.