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Palace of the Popes
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Palace of the Popes
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This is the largest Gothic construction of the Middle Ages. Both a fortress and a palace, the papal residence served as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the building is now one of the most visited in France and hosts the famous Avignon Festival every year.
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This is the largest Gothic construction of the Middle Ages. Both a fortress and a palace, the papal residence served as the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the building is now one of the most visited in France and hosts the famous Avignon Festival every year.
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- Website: http://www.palais-des-papes.com/