Clock Square (Place de l'Horloge) has always been the center of city life. At one time there was a Roman forum, then there was a market, and then a place for public executions. Today it is the square where all the main social events of Avignon take place and where you can relax in one of the many cafes.
The two main buildings on the square are the City Hall, rebuilt in the 19th century and retaining only the Gothic tower from the old building. It was this Jacquemart tower with an old clock that gave the name to the whole square. The second building is a theater built in the 19th century on the site of the monastery of St. Lawrence. On the facade of the theater there are sculptures of Corneille and Moliere. Performances on the stage of the theater take place all year round. But the theater acquires special significance during the famous theater festival.
And the fact that Avignon was visited by many theatrical celebrities is evidenced by the surroundings of the Clock Square - the facades of houses on the streets adjacent to it are painted with scenes from famous performances.
The two main buildings on the square are the City Hall, rebuilt in the 19th century and retaining only the Gothic tower from the old building. It was this Jacquemart tower with an old clock that gave the name to the whole square. The second building is a theater built in the 19th century on the site of the monastery of St. Lawrence. On the facade of the theater there are sculptures of Corneille and Moliere. Performances on the stage of the theater take place all year round. But the theater acquires special significance during the famous theater festival.
And the fact that Avignon was visited by many theatrical celebrities is evidenced by the surroundings of the Clock Square - the facades of houses on the streets adjacent to it are painted with scenes from famous performances.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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