Palace of the Popes 1
Is it the largest gothic palace in Europe, or in the world? It’s construction began in 1316 under Pope John XXII and continued under Pope Benedict XII and Pope Clement VI. It is built less like a palace and more like a fortress because of disagreements about who would be the pope of the realm. After the Great Schism was over in the early 1400s the Pope’s residence was re-established in Rome. After the French Revolution it became a barracks until the early 1900s when it was opened to the public.
This is one of the first views I saw when I walked out of the narrow street into the great square in front ot the palace.
The picture above is from the right side of the Palace where the Pope’s residence and viewing chamber were built by the later two popes.
The picture below is from the left part and is the chapel tower which was built first.
I took the tour inside the Palace and will share those pictures in the next post.
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How beautiful, and wonderful pictures!!!
Thanks, They are a great way to re-live the visits which are usually a whirl wind tour. It prompts me to look up a few facts and provides topics for #blogboost.
What beautiful photographs, so breathtaking. I can’t wait to tour the inside through your photos.