The Church of the Jacobins is a fascinating monument of the 13th century. Over the years, it has witnessed numerous important historical events. In the 18th century, the church was used as a powder magazine. Currently, it is considered a bright example of French Gothic with unique stained glass windows reflecting biblical scenes. The holy relics of Thomas Aquinas remain its essential value. At the present time, the building of the church is often used for performances of classical music.
Many beautiful old mansions have been preserved in Toulouse. The mansion of Assez is considered to be one of the most notorious. Built in the 16th century, it belonged to a wealthy industrialist. His descendants had owned the mansion until the 18th century. The mansion is a bright monument in the Renaissance style. Nowadays, an excellent art museum operates there.
Lovers of exciting tours should definitely visit the Museum of Natural History, whose opening took place back in the 18th century. The museum is located in the old monastery. Its exposition consists of about 2.5 million exhibits. They are presented in 19 halls of the museum. Visitors can see unique paleontological and archaeological finds, one-of-a-kind skeletons of prehistoric animals, rare specimens of minerals and fossils. Many exhibits were donated to the museum by private collectors.
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