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Some of the popes who ruled here

Le Palais des Papes, Avignon, France

Europe’s largest Gothic palace was built in the 14th century when Pope Clement V fled politically tumultuous Rome for peaceful Avignon. Along with the papal relocation came, of course, that of the center of the Catholic world. It was quite a score for little Avignon! The town grew quickly around the massive palace, whose size […]

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