Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes), Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes)

Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

The Palace of the Popes (Palais des Papes) in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.

Built in the 14th century when Avignon served as the seat of the papacy, the massive fortress-palace was the residence of several popes and the center of Western Christianity for a time. Its imposing towers, grand halls, chapels, and historic frescoes reflect the power and influence of the medieval Church.

Today, the palace is part of the Historic Centre of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of France’s most remarkable historical monuments.

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Pl. du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France

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