Culture of Avignon. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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The main shopping street of Avignon is Rue de la Republique. Large department stores and small fashion boutiques offering exclusive designer clothes are based here. On the main shopping …
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Avignon is located in the southern part of France. In past the city was a center of the Catholic world and the residence of the Pope. It’s clear, after many year of such a notable …
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Avignon offers travelers with children a wide range of entertainment. Many are sent with children to the picturesque park Ile de la Barthelasse. This park is located on a beautiful island, …
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In Avignon you will find restaurants devoted to various culinary trends, but more and more tourists prefer restaurants that serve national cuisine. Pot-au-feu (stew), as well as a steak, …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Avignon and surroundings
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Art galleries in Avignon and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée du Petit Palais' Avignon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée Angladon' Avignon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fondation Calvet' Avignon, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée de l Arles et de la Provence antiques' Arles, 34.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée du Petit Palais' Avignon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée Angladon' Avignon, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Fondation Calvet' Avignon, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée de l Arles et de la Provence antiques' Arles, 34.8 km from the center. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Avignon
♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Orange, 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Véran, Cavaillon, 21.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Siffrein, Carpentras, 21.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Théodorit, Uzès, 32.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Trophime, Arles, 34 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chapelle Saint-Honorat, Arles, 34.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth et Saint-Quentin, Vaison-la-Romaine, 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth, Orange, 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Véran, Cavaillon, 21.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Siffrein, Carpentras, 21.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Saint-Théodorit, Uzès, 32.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Trophime, Arles, 34 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Chapelle Saint-Honorat, Arles, 34.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale Notre-Dame de Nazareth et Saint-Quentin, Vaison-la-Romaine, 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Avignon
Landmarks of culture on Avignon map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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