{"id":981,"count":15,"description":"Because of its historical importance, <strong>Avignon<\/strong> is the capital of <strong>Provence<\/strong>.\nThe city has been the papal seat for nearly 70 years. <strong>The Palace of the Popes<\/strong> and <strong>the famous bridge<\/strong> are the symbols of the city with a clear medieval imprint.\n<strong>Avignon<\/strong> is a lively city, rich in history and monuments, considered the capital of <strong>Provence<\/strong>. With its mighty city walls, it reminds visitors of the splendor of its past as a city of art and culture. In fact, the city was for nearly a century the seat of the papal court until the schism of 1377. As many as nine popes reigned in the Proven\u00e7al city: each enlarged and embellished its grand papal palace, now a symbol of Avignon. In fact, it is known as the <strong>\"City of Popes<\/strong>.\"\nAnother symbol of the city is <strong>the St. Benedict Bridge<\/strong>, built in the 12th century. 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