Palace of the Popes, Avignon
One of the interesting attractions in Avignon is the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes), a vast castle of significant historic, religious and architectural importance. Avignon became the home of the popes in 1309, who were fleeing the violent chaos of Rome. The Palace is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe with 15,000 square meters of living ...