The magnificent Gothic palace was once home to seven popes.
The Papal Palace in Avignon is a symbol of religious power, a fortified structure, home to seven popes, and a UNESCO Heritage Site.
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One of the largest Gothic palaces in Europe, the Papal Palace in Avignon has a fortress-like structure, with many large courtyards. Photo: Pinterest. Combining a fortress with a mansion. The design of the palace is both defensive and represents supreme religious power, while also providing a luxurious and noble living space for the owner. Photo: Pinterest.
Built in 20 years. Despite its enormous scale, the palace was completed very quickly in the 14th century. Photo: Pinterest. Once home to seven popes. The “Avignon Exile” period made Avignon the center of Catholicism, where seven popes lived in the palace. Photo: Pinterest.
Unique interior decoration. Many rooms of the Papal Palace in Avignon have unique frescoes, which are priceless medieval works of art that have been preserved to this day. Photo: Pinterest. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, the Papal Palace in Avignonh is an important heritage of Christian history. Photo: Pinterest.
It is a popular tourist destination. The number of visitors to the palace each year is always among the highest in France. Photo: Pinterest. Dear readers, please watch the video : Origin of civilization / VTV2
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