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Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms

Place du Palais, Avignon, France
04-90-86-81-01
The lantern tower surmounted by the beautiful gilded statue of the Virgin surmounts the Romanesq
The enormous Papal Palace dwarfs the cathedral next door.
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Ranked #12 of 27 attractions in Avignon
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Traveller Description: The 12th century Cathedrale de Notre-Dame des Doms was originally Romanesque in style, but following the creation of the Papal Palace, the church was... more »
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“I sat in church next to a pope”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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Hi all, I would have expected more reviews for this place. I had a great visit to this place, the church has so much history. It makes the popes real to me. I sat on a seat in the church looking at the marvellous church and the beautiful windows. Then I looked to my left and there was the tomb... More

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“Almost Dwarfed by the Papal Palace”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2011
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The Cathedrale de Notre-Dame des Doms sits high above the enormous square in front of the Papal Palace and is almost dwarfed in comparison. The approach is via a series of stairways that zig-zag upwards winding their way past a former palace that today houses the museum, and the Promenade du Rochers-des-Doms gardens. The view of the square below is... More

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