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Palais des Papes
Avignon, France, France
The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes) in Avignon, France, is one of the most important and largest medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.
Built in the 14th century when Avignon served as the seat of the papacy, it functioned as the residence and administrative center of several popes, making the city a major religious and political center of Western Christianity. The palace combines the appearance of a fortress with richly decorated interiors, reflecting both the power and prestige of the medieval papacy.
Today, it is one of France’s most visited historic monuments and forms part of the Historic Centre of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its outstanding historical and architectural significance.
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Pl. du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France
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