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07-JUN-2016

Papal Palace

Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France view map

Papal Palace (Palais des Papes) in Avignon
Avignon was home to 7 popes (1309-1377) and 2 anti-popes (1378-1403). This era began when Frenchman Clement V, due to his fear of assassination, refused to relocate to Rome after his election as Pope.


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