History
| Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge * | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Country | France |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Reference | 228 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1995 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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