Popes' Palace of Avignon - Great Attractions (Avignon, France)
- 13 years ago
Take a tour of Popes' Palace of Avignon in Avignon, France – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
When most people think of the papacy, their thoughts go to Vatican City in Rome.
However, there was a time when the popes dwelt in a palace in Avignon, France.
In 1309, Pope Clement V fled Rome when turmoil erupted after his election.
Until 1377, the papacy remained at the beautiful palace in Avignon through the reign of several popes.
Avignon continued to be under the Vatican's control for many more years..
The Popes' Palace was, and is still, the largest Gothic palace in Europe.
The vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, murals and turrets all make this palace a worthy sight.
When most people think of the papacy, their thoughts go to Vatican City in Rome.
However, there was a time when the popes dwelt in a palace in Avignon, France.
In 1309, Pope Clement V fled Rome when turmoil erupted after his election.
Until 1377, the papacy remained at the beautiful palace in Avignon through the reign of several popes.
Avignon continued to be under the Vatican's control for many more years..
The Popes' Palace was, and is still, the largest Gothic palace in Europe.
The vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, murals and turrets all make this palace a worthy sight.