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27-Mar-2018

Tour de l'Horloge.

Avignon.

La tour de l’horloge (1354) et une partie des vieux quartiers d’Avignon.
The clock tower (1354) and part of the old quarters of Avignon.

Au XIVème siècle les mutations de la société rendent caduc le monde féodal et affaiblissent le rôle de l’Eglise. En 1309, Avignon remplace Rome en tant que siège de la papauté. A la suite du Grand Schisme d’Occident qui voit s’affronter le roi de France Philippe Le Bel et la pape Boniface VIII d’une part et, en Italie, les guelfes et les gibelins, deux papes coexistent, l’un à Rome, l’autre à Avignon. Cette situation va durer de 1378 à 1418. Avignon profite de cette situation pour se couvrir de bâtiments et de monuments.

In the 14th century, changes in society made the feudal world obsolete and weakened the role of the Church. In 1309, Avignon replaced Rome as the seat of the papacy. In the wake of the Great Western Schism, the King of France, Philippe Le Bel, and Pope Boniface VIII clash while, in Italy, the Guelphs and Ghibellies do the same. Consequently from 1378 to 1418 two Popes coexist one in Rome and the other in Avignon. Avignon takes profit of this situation by erecting new buildings and new monuments.

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Wintermeer27-Oct-2023 15:48
Splendid! ~V~
bill friedlander24-Dec-2022 00:20
A marvellous view over the rooftops of Avignon. V
Jeff Real22-May-2022 13:33
What a tremendous and beautiful look at this city!
I am really in awe!
V
Dwight Rankine20-May-2022 12:22
Beautiful image! BV
Jean Chiasson19-May-2022 21:52
Super beau avec la lumière chaude BV
Apostolos Tikopoulos19-May-2022 19:15
Splendid composition of this beautiful city. V
Claude Gagnon19-May-2022 12:44
Magnifique perspective :)) V
lucanton19-May-2022 12:05
magnifique point de vue ! V
Gill Kopy19-May-2022 04:17
I love the old style buildings - great POV to catch them. V
Nirvan Hope18-May-2022 23:40
Lovely to see old cities with no skyscrapers - just beautiful architecture like the bell tower.
Allan Jay18-May-2022 20:29
The light is handled exquisitely!
Nick Paoni18-May-2022 19:11
Terrific rooftop view and fascinating narrative.
Colin Storey18-May-2022 18:21
Great image from a superb vantage point.
Nestor Derkach18-May-2022 17:15
A very eye appealing composition one likes it instantly.
Light excellent resolution on the money.
Vote+
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography18-May-2022 17:08
Very nice city capture, fine light and mood, Voted.
globalgadabout18-May-2022 15:15
the old buildings, still standing, were apparently better built than the Pont Saint-Benezet...the harmony of tones enhances the image so well..
Helen Betts18-May-2022 15:12
Impressive buildings in this excellent city capture. V.
joseantonio18-May-2022 15:03
a very nice view from your ventage point.V.
Graeme18-May-2022 15:01
An excellent perspective overlooking all these beautiful buildings, Daniel.V
Tom Munson18-May-2022 14:48
Beautiful view and capture.
Marcia Rules18-May-2022 14:16
Lovely handling of delicate light ~VV~
fdt18-May-2022 13:56
Great capture.
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