Maybe the most beautiful building in Avignon, France – the palace of the popes. At the beginning of the 14th century Avignon became the seat of the Catholic popes for about 70 years (because Rome, Italy wasn’t secure enough). Therefore a palace vast in size and strongly fortified was built which was home to seven popes and five antipopes.
Today you can explore this impressive palace and roam different courtyards, rooms and the walls. Most beautiful are the views on the city and the places surrounding the palace. One thing is obvious at first sight: it is not a palace in the common European sense of the word. It is a stronghold, a fortification to protect its inhabitants. Since 1947 even exhibitions of important artists took place at the palace.
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