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City of Destination
The low walls of Avignon form a complete loop around the city. In the 14th century, Avignon was the capital of Christendom -- the popes lived here instead of in Rome. The legacy left by their "court of splendor and magnificence" makes Avignon one of the most interesting and beautiful of Europe's medieval cities. Rue de la République, the extension of cours Jean-Jaurès and the main axis of the old town, ends at place de l'Horloge , the city's main square. Beyond that is place du Palais , with the city's most imposing monument, the Palais des Papes , the Rocher des Doms park and the Porte du Rocher, overlooking the Rhône by the pont d'Avignon , or pont St-Bénézet as it's officially known. The popes are long gone, but life goes on exceedingly well. Near about 100,000 resident of this walled city reaches its peak celebration time during the famous festival d’Avignon, a 3-week stint of music, art, and theater when bacchanalia reigns in the streets. This inner city got its diversity due to Experimental theaters, painting galleries, and art cinemas, especially rue des teinturiers.
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