Which structure did Benedict XII expand in Avignon?
The Palace
The University
The Library
The Basilica
Answer
The answer is the Papal Palace in Avignon. During his papacy from 1334 to 1342, Benedict XII initiated significant expansion and reinforcement of the palace, transforming it into a formidable fortress and one of the most impressive Gothic structures of its time. The project aimed to provide a secure and comfortable residence for the papacy amidst the turbulent period of the Avignon Papacy.
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