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Sights in Monaco

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Le Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens et des Archives du Palais

Le Musee des Souvenirs Napoleoniens (Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs)

Location
Monaco

The Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Historic Archives of the Palace houses a collection by Prince Louis II.

Le Fort Antoine dans La Ville, Monaco

Le Fort Antoine dans La Ville

Location
Monaco

This fort was built in the 18th century with a beautiful promontory position overlooking the bay.

exterior of the palais princier in monaco

Palais Princier de Monaco

Location
Monaco

The grand palace of the Prince of Monaco was built in 1215 by the Genoese and has been transformed into one of the most luxurious residences in the world.

The front of the Saint Nicholas, Cathedral of Monaco

Saint Nicholas Cathedral of Monaco

Location
Monaco

The cathedral of Monaco is dedicated to the Virgin, although popularly known as Saint Nicholas because of the church that previously stood on its site. The current building was built in the 19th century.

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, Monaco

Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology

Location
Monaco

The area around the Cote d'Azur is rich in prehistoric artefacts, many of which can be found in this fascinating museum.

Nouveau Musee National de Monaco

Nouveau Musee National de Monaco

Location
Monaco

The new national museum of Monaco is housed in two villas, the Villa Sauber and the Villa Paloma. The Villa Sauber is one of the last Belle Epoque villas in Monaco and is dedicated to art and performance. The Villa Paloma was built in the early 20th century and is dedicated to art and territory.

A man stands in front of a fence with a mountain in the background

Jardin Animalier, Monaco Ville

Location
Monaco

These zoological gardens were established in 1954 and house a collection of over 250 species of animals, from hippos to black panthers and lemurs.

Museum of Monaco

Musee du Vieux Monaco

Location
Monaco

A surprisingly diverse museum exhibiting a range of artefacts from sculpture and paintings, to military uniforms and musical instruments.

Collection des Voitures Anciennes

Collection des Voitures Anciennes (Vintage Cars Collection)

Location
Monaco

Prince Rainier III was a huge car enthusiast and amassed a vast collection of vintage cars.

View of the seaside of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

Oceanographic Museum

Location
Monaco

Sovereign Prince, scholar and explorer, Albert I of Monaco, devoted his life to the Principality forces as well as scientific investigation. This museum showcases his passion.

Trophee d'Auguste (Trophy of Augustus), La Turbie

Trophee d'Auguste (Trophy of Augustus), La Turbie

Location
Monaco

Built in the year 6 BC, the trophy of Augustus honoured Octavius, Caesar's nephew and future emperor under the name of Augustus, who had conquered the Alpine tribes.

Interior of the stamp museum

Museum of Stamps and Coins, Fontvielle

Location
Monaco

There are rare philatelic specimens from the postal history of the Principality, as well as related documents used in the stamp-printing process dating back to Monaco's Prince Charles III in 1885.

a pathway lined with catus and succulent plants

Le Jardin Exotique de Monaco

Location
Monaco

Monaco's exotic garden was opened to the public in 1933. In its prestigious, open-air setting, it brings together a wide variety of succulent plants.

Eglise Sainte-Devote

Eglise Sainte-Devote

Location
Monaco

Sainte-Dévote is the patron saint of the Principality of Monaco.

Port Hercule

Port Hercule

Location
Monaco

It’s hard to overstate the importance of Port Hercule in Monaco. At the foot of the rock on which the Prince's palace sits, this large marina sits in a natural deep bay carved out of the sheer cliffs of Monacois. It was used as far back as Roman times.

a garden clock & park entrance in monaco

Parc Princesse-Antoinette

Location
Monaco

Created in 1917 when Prince Albert I saved the area from industrialisation and created the park to protect the olive groves.

Fontvieille Park & Princess Grace Rose Garden, Monaco

Fontvieille Park & Princess Grace Rose Garden

Location
Monaco

These well-manicured gardens contain a variety of beautiful plants, trees and flowers as well as being home to the wonderful Princess Grace rose garden.

a japanese style pond with bridge in Monaco

Jardin Japonais (Japanese Gardens)

Location
Monaco

Fulfilling Princess Grace of Monaco's desire to have a Japanese garden in Monaco, this spectacular space is enjoyed by thousands of people each year.