Rome

Avignon Centre

Avignon Gare d’Avignon-Centre is located in the middle of the city of Avignon, south of the old town. The station is roughly east-west and has an opening to the north. The Avignon city centre train station is just outside the walls of the old town and a 10-minute walk to the main sights.

Avignon Central Station mainly operates regional trains (TER), while the high-speed train (TGV) via Avignon stops at the Avignon TGV station. The bus stop at Avignon Central Station is located at the Gare routière, on the eastern side of the centre of Avignon.

Rome

City Overview

In Rome, many important elements concerning the development of human society are gathered in this ancient city: history, religion, and art. The so-called "Rome is not built in one day"

The most suitable tourist season in Rome is from April to November each year. In July and August, the weather was hot and dry, and the world's tourist crowds poured into Rome at this time. The house prices were also high at this time. A night of €100 is very common. One advantage is that it is darker from 8 to 9 in the summer and there is more time to play outside.

Must visit attractions

There are so many "seeing points" in Rome, so let's make a rough classification, which is also convenient for understanding and visiting. Here, the sights of Rome are divided into history, religion, and art.

• #### History

 ##### Round Colosseo (Colosseo)    The world's largest ancient Roman ruins is also a must-see for Rome! The number of visitors to the Colosseum is very impressive every day. It is recommended that visitors go early to avoid crowds. In addition to the movie, passengers can listen to the sound guides of the Colosseum, and imagine the battle scenes of the former Roman Empire's gladiator on the field.     Ticket information: 12 euros, free for children under 17 years old, with tickets to enter Palatine Hill and Roman Forum; to avoid long queues, you can purchase Roma Pass or Archeologia card in advance.    Transportation: The blue line B of the subway stands out at the same name.    ##### Pantheon

 The Pantheon was built in 120 AD, a complete building with a history of nearly 1900 years. It has a simple appearance but a meticulous interior. The architect divided the wall and dome into two upper, middle and lower layers with two waist lines. Here is the tomb of Raphael and the founding king of Italy, Emmanuel II. The elite of the nation sleeps in the essence of history. The Romans had two of the greatest contributions to architecture, one was the construction of a large dome, and the other was the invention of a cement capable of building a large dome, thus providing the wings of a later generation of architectural style. Therefore, the Pantheon is the most classic building of all ancient buildings.    traffic:    Walk: Piazza Navona is west, about 5 minutes walk;

 Bus: 116, 116T Get off at Santa Chiara Station and walk for about 5 minutes.

• #### Religious

 ##### Basilica di San Pietro  The carrier that best reflects the material and spiritual content of the Vatican is St. Peter's Basilica. After Christ's ascension, the great disciple Peter went to Rome to preach, and was later killed in the Vatican Heights by the cruel and famous Nero emperor. In order to commemorate him, the believer built a church here. Later, after several demolition, construction, and stamping, the creation of several masters was assembled, and today there is an incomparable cathedral.    The most striking thing is the large dome, which is almost one of the landmarks of the city of Rome.    traffic:    Take the metro line A and get off at Ottaviano-San Pietro stop, then walk for about 10 minutes;

 Take the number 19 tram and get off at Risorgimento-San Pietro, then walk for about 5 minutes.    ##### Vatican Museums    The Vatican Museum is one of the earliest museums in the world. It consists of 12 galleries and 5 art galleries. It combines the essence of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Renaissance art. It is a treasured treasure. Museum.

 Transportation: Take the Metro Line A and get off at Ottaviano-S or Pietro-Musei Vaticani and walk for about 10 minutes.   * #### Art

 ##### Spain Square Spanish Square    Plaza de España is a square in Rome, Italy, where the Church of the Holy Trinity is at the top of the Spanish Steps that meet the Plaza de España. The Plaza of Spain once appeared in the scene of the film "Roman Holiday", which became a Roman business card that everyone knows.

 traffic:    Take the Metro Line A to Spagna Station and get off at the station;

 116, 116T to the Due Macelli- Mignanelli station and get off.    ##### Trevi (Fontana di trevi wishing spring)  There are countless fountains in Rome, only this one is the most famous. The repertoire of the performance on the stage is: the spectacular scene of the victory of Poseidon. Neptune, the sea god, stands on the sea shell, and the gods and horses pass through the Arc de Triomphe. The docile and violent two horses symbolize the calm and raging ocean, and the goddess behind them symbolize fertility and happiness. This set of statues typically embodies the essence of Baroque art – vivid and dramatic. The completion of this Baroque art jewel was completed by generations and was completed in 1762 by architect Salve.    traffic:    Take bus 52, 53, 62, 63, 71, 83 and so on at Tritone- Fontana Di Trevi and walk 5 minutes along Via della Stamperia.

 Take the Metro Line A and get off at Barberini, walk along Via del Tritone to Via della Stamperia and walk for 3 minutes.  

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• Gourmet

   Sightseeing in the big city of Rome, whether it is traditional cuisine or international cuisine restaurants are not difficult to find, generally in the vicinity of the large square can find cafes or restaurants, the price depends on the location, as for the most convenient and cheap way to eat, is to the price In the deli food store, you can serve hot pasta or pizza, and some also offer chicken or salad.

• Accommodation

   Rome is a popular tourist destination in Europe. Tourists are woven all year round. A variety of hotels and restaurants can be found everywhere in the city. Among them, the most densely populated around Termini train station, almost every three or five steps, you can find In this area, it is quite convenient to take the train or subway and bus to the airport.  

• Shopping

 The Italian boutique is world-famous, and the most popular place for visitors to visit the Plaza de España is the famous base camp. Among them, the Condotti Avenue is the most representative. However, there are many unique shops in the area extending near him. For example, kitchen appliances and gloves, leather shoes and other designer stores.

Urban traffic

 It is recommended to make full use of the two subway lines, which will save time along the route. Most of the attractions are along the two lines. It is easy to find the wrong place by bus.

Avignon

City Overview

Avignon (known as Avignon in Taiwan), she is a world famous historical and cultural city, the heart of Provence, also known as the "Church of the Pope." It is also home to the Avignon Theatre Festival, a world-famous theatre festival, which is a sacred place for theatre lovers every July. Not far from the east of Avignon, it is the backdrop of the book "The Year of the Mountain" - Luberon, with its distinctive towns and lavender fields; the city to the west It was the Saint-Rémy-de-provence where Van Gogh lived, the sunflowers depicted in his paintings, and many Roman ruins, such as the Pont dugard and the Nimes Arena. Arènes de Nîmes); the north of the city is the new darling of wine lovers in recent years - Pope Newcastle.

Avignon is surrounded by ancient walls, with attractions concentrated in the walls, and walking or taking a small train is the best way to explore the city. What must not be missed is the Papal Palace and the Broken Bridge (St. Benezer Bridge). Walking through the streets, visitors of different colors and races and different costumes become a unique landscape. Street crowds come and go, and the corner of the street is a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The style of Provence is also perfectly interpreted in this small town of South France.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Palace of the Palais des Papes

The Palais is an ancient palace located in the southern French city of Avignon, the largest and most important medieval Gothic building in Europe. The Palais des Papes is not only the palace of the pope but also a fortress. During the fourteenth century, the Avignon Papal Palace was the seat of the Catholic Church. Six times in the history of the Pope's election was held in the Avignon Papal Palace, which selected Benedict XII (1334), Clemens VI (1342), and Enochianjue VI ( 1352), Urbano V (1362), I Am XI (1370) and Benedict XIII (1394, the opposite Pope).

Address: 6, rue Pente Rapide, 84000Avignon, France   * ##### Saint-Beneze Bridge Pont St-bénézet

The name of the broken bridge is St. Bennett Bridge, which is a famous bridge in the Middle Ages. Originally built between 1171 and 1185, the bridge spans the Rhone River and serves as the new city of Avignon connecting Avignon and the left bank. The original length was about 900 meters, but due to frequent flooding, the risk factor continued to increase. After the devastating flood in 1668, most of the bridge was destroyed and finally stopped. Since then it has been abandoned and no one has tried to fix it. The surviving bridge arches have also been collapsed or demolished. The original 22 bridge arches have only survived today and become today's "broken bridges". At the entrance to the bridge, there is an exhibition of “Bridge History”, which introduces the world's cultural heritage bridges; there is also an exhibition on the restoration of broken bridges.

Transportation: You can choose to take the Navette Remparts and get off at Pont St-bénézet.

• ##### Cathedral of Our Lady of Avignon Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms

Located next to the Papal Palace, the Cathedral of Our Lady was rebuilt in the mid-twelfth century and is the oldest religious building in Avignon. The church has a bell tower with a total of 35 clocks. It is said that the sound of the French bell tower is the second loudest. Each bell has its own name. Because the size is different, the sound is different. Now the clocks in the clock tower were all cast after the French Revolution, and the previous bells were all melted into cannons. Next to the Cathedral of Our Lady is the Le Jardin du rocher des Doms, the birthplace of Avignon's history. Today it is a public park and a great place for a walk.

Transportation: You can choose to take the bus 1/3/4/6/9/12 and the environmentally friendly car Baladine to get off at Place du palais.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

How can you not try the famous bouillabaisse in Provence? This one Michelin star restaurant is a well-known local restaurant that can taste authentic Marseille fish soup. Although it is next to the Palais, it is easy to miss because I can't see the name of the restaurant.

• ##### Accommodation

Avignon is a large city in the westernmost province of the Provence region. It is easily accessible and is suitable for towns that are considered to be Provencal locations, and then take a daily ride to the towns and cities of Provence. The popular Avignon train station is close to important attractions. Most hotels have parking lots and are conveniently located as a base for people planning to explore the area with cars.

• ##### Shopping

There aren't many big shopping malls in Provence. It's very uneconomical to shop here. But Provence has a lot of specialties, which are suitable for bringing back as a commemoration or a gift, scattered in the street shop, and not The big market is the hallmark of this place. Les Halles is the largest market in Avignon, closed every Monday and all the time. The market is always north of the Republic Avenue, not far from the old railway station. Come to the market and just stroll around, you can buy a lot of special products for a small amount of money, and you can buy your favorite things with cheap and affordable prices. There are also many stalls selling old books and old records in the market. Friends who like to dig things can not miss it. Maybe they can find what they like.

Urban traffic

The centre of Avignon is small in size and the main attractions are in the city centre. So the city centre tour is within walking distance. Strolling through the ancient city of Millennium and watching the wonderful street art is also a pleasure in travel. However, due to the small size of the city center, most hotels and hotels are located outside the city center, so going to the city center in addition to taxis, taking the bus is one of the most economical and convenient ways. It is especially important to note that after you see your car coming, you must wave the driver to stop. When you arrive at the station, press the Stop button in the car to tell the driver that you want to get off.