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St. Peter's Basilica in Avignon is another of its many famous churches. There are a lot of them (this is the result of the fact that the residence of the bishop was located in Avignon, and at the same time the pope's), but the basilica of St. Peter stands out even against this background. A wonderful example of Gothic architecture with a well-preserved interior decoration, it is located directly behind the Pontifical Palace

The first building in this place was laid in the 7th century, but it was destroyed by the Saracens. The new cathedral was later erected on the ruins of the old one, and the main building that we see now dates back to the middle of the 14th century. The basilica was greatly enlarged in size in the 15th and 16th centuries (lateral chapels are mostly referred to this time), several times rebuilt, but its wonderful Gothic forms are still preserved - it's a very beautiful church.

The doors deserve special attention: they preserved from the 16th century, made of walnut wood and decorated with stunning carvings made by two famous carvers.

In terms of the building is a classic form, it is decorated with a very beautiful, quaint facade in the Gothic style, created in the early 16th century. The belltower is also gothic, it was built in the 15th century and bears several bells. The building of a light stone, not so long ago partially restored, can be seen for a very long time.

Inside the main building, six side chapels of the 15th and 16th centuries are built with a very interesting and bizarre decor . A preserved zaaltar image of St. .Petra, written in the 16th century, but the altar itself is quite new - the old one was moved to another church . Also you can see several canvases by artists of the 16th-17th centuries and other rarities, 16th-century wooden carved choirs and several ancient graves . Special The doors deserve attention: they have been preserved since the 16th century, made of walnut wood and decorated with stunning carvings made by two famous carvers. .

Very interesting building. Unlike many other city churches, it suffered relatively little during the Great French Revolution, paintings, carved wood, etc. remained in it, so if you are limited in time and can see only a few of the most interesting churches, then you should choose this
St. Peter's Basilica - aerial view

Practical information

Official address: Avignon, Place Saint-Pierre, La basilique Saint-Pierre. This is the Old Town, the streets around the pedestrian, you need to get there on foot.

The entrance to the basilica is free, but it can only be viewed outside the time of services and religious ceremonies. Unlike many other churches, this is open daily and closes a little later (the time varies greatly depending on the services), so when planning the route it can be left, as they say, "later".