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FRANCE - AVIGNON
 La Cité des Papes
The Palace of the Popes 3 - click for bigger size  

The Palace of the Popes
is one of the most  important gothic palace in Europe. Built between 1334 - 1342 and become Popes residence in 14th century. The era with 9 Popes was opened in 1309 with Pope ClementV, who left Rome for insecurity.
With the coming of the Popes Avignon was transformed into a second Rome. Avignon remained Papal territory up until the French Revolution.

The Palace of the Popes1 - click for bigger size

The Palace of the Popes
The Palace of the Popes
The Palace of the Popes2 - click for bigger size
The Palace of the Popes
The Bridge - click for bigger size The well known bridge of Avignon,  
was built in the 12th century. It was the main path  between Lyon and the sea. Damaged and several times rebuild afterwards.

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