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    4 Stars The most important gothique palace in the world. Review with images 10/07/2006
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    Advantages Advantages Magnificent building, cheap entry fees, in the middle of a beautiful city

    Disadvantages Disadvantages There's none. you have nothing to lose everything to gain.

    Background: The "Palais des Papes" was the symbol of the power of the church in the XIV century. Its build was started in 1335 and was finished in less than twenty years. The Pope Benoît XII and its successor Clement VI are the main responsible for this amazing building. It's the most important gothic palace in the world, (15 000 m2 of floor area, the volume of 4 gothic cathedrals). Visitors can admire the private apartments of the Popes and the stunning wall painting from the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti. Ok so it's a big building with an impressive History. If architecture or history is ... more
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