Church of the Jacobins' Little Crushed Man
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A peculiar carving of a person seemingly crushed by a pillar behind the remains of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Gothic Church of the Jacobins in Toulouse, France.

📜 Gothic church in Toulouse, France, housing St. Thomas Aquinas' remains.
🔍 Features a peculiar carving of a 'crushed man' under a pillar.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a historic 13th-century Gothic church and a significant example of Southern French Gothic architecture.
🧐 Discover a mysterious, unique stone carving.
🎨 Admire elaborate trompe l’oeil and soaring pillars.
🚶‍♀️ Visit an important museum and cultural center.

Tips

💡 The carving is hard to find; look behind St. Thomas Aquinas' golden altar, at the bottom of the pillar to the left.

Cost

💰 Entrance to Church and Chapel of the Virgin is free. Cloister, Chapter House, St Antonin Chapel and Refectory: €4 adults, €2 groups (15+), free for students & seniors.

Hours

🕒 Open all year, 10am to 6pm every day except Monday.

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