avignon
states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 1995
location: Department of Vacluse, Region of Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 43.9527777800, 4.8061111110
last visited: 2015
unesco id: 228
world heritage site: 228
Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture and rich historical significance. The city’s standout feature is the Palais des Papes, a grand 14th-century Gothic palace that served as the papal residence during the Avignon Papacy. Its historic center, encircled by intact ramparts, also includes the famous Pont d’Avignon, a partially surviving medieval bridge immortalized in song. Avignon’s cultural legacy and architectural treasures make it a captivating testament to Europe’s past.
