Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Travel Tuesday: Avignon - The Palace of the Popes

More of a castle than a palace, Avignon was on my must see list. I booked tickets online ahead of time. Follow the signs there is an underground parking garage under the village.  The exit comes out just across the square from the entrance.  























 

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  1. Beautiful. The stone work always amazes me.

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    1. Hard to imagine how many hours of carving was needed.

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  2. I've heard of Avignon many times so it is interesting to see some good photos of the town. Your photos make the weather look perfect, and maybe it was.

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    1. The weather was amazing, it rained a couple of times for a few minutes.

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  3. Great set of pictures David. The proportions of the old papal palace are stunning. In the third image before the end I see that that guy in the black polo shirt is still tailing you.

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  4. Love the stained-glass windows. I bet we couldn't build places like this anymore.

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    1. With time and money, we can build anything.

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  5. Well, THIS architecture and history whore is loving the photos. The one of the bell beneath the window bathed in light is gorgeous!

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    1. There were a lot of good opportunities for great photos.

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  6. Very arty shot through the little (clear, or broken?) window pane!

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    1. I noticed the missing panel of glass, and used it for framing.

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  7. Great photos. It does have a castle look to it. It looks like a fascinating place to visit. I'm reminded of the Met Cloisters in New York.

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    1. There are many things left to explore in NYC for me.

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  8. Avignon is one of my favorite places that I've ever been.

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  9. Such a wonder to see the old European churches. No modern day machinery to build those architectural marvels!

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  10. It's good to be Pope.

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