Enjoy a stroll in Monaco’s main Harbour and admire the luxurious yachts and sailboats, as well as the views of the beautiful Bay. The Port of Monaco has existed since the time of the Phoenicians, a thousand years before the birth of Christ and then followed by the Greeks and Romans who used the port […]
The site of the Monaco Naval Museum, which faces the marina of the Principality, first opened its doors in 1993. It’s home to a range of maritime related collections including ships in model forms. The man behind the creation of this museum is Professor Claude Pellanca, whose passion for sailing and model ships can be […]
Located on one of the most famous spots in Monaco, Casino Square, lies the beautiful Opera de Monte Carlo, built in 1878. The architect was the famous French architect Charles Garnier, also responsible for the Monte-Carlo Casino. The main performance space is covered in shades of deep red and gold detailed decorations. There are also […]
The Musée Oceanographique, decorated in Neo-Baroque style, is situated 90 meters above sea level and offers astonishing views of the coast. The museum officially opened its doors to the public in 1910 making it one of the oldest aquariums in the world. As its name suggests, the museum is dedicated to marine artefacts and oceanography. […]
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most famous events in Monte-Carlo. The series of races take place every year in May and the track is well known as, among others, one of the most demanding circuits in Formula One. The race has been operating since the beginning of the 20th century and it […]
Plage du Larvotto is the only public beach in the Principality of Monaco, situated very close to the iconic Avenue Princess Grace. The sandy beach of Larvotto stretches over 400 metres below the beautiful promenade where you can also enjoy a walk facing the deep blues of the coast. During summer, an anti-jellyfish net is […]
The Neo-Romanesque Cathedral of Monaco dates back to 1875, despite looking much older. It is a very important building for the history of Monaco as it is home to the tombs of Monaco’s former Princes. The interior furnishings and décor are spectacular, a high altar decorated with mosaic, stained glass windows, a massive throne fully […]
The Jardin Exotique is located in Fontvieille, a little bit outside of the city centre. The garden first opened its doors in 1933. In 1950, a tour of the ‘observatory cave’ was introduced, which is situated at the base of the garden cliff. The underground cavity is covered in stalactites and stalagmites and was carved […]
Welcome to the Monte-Carlo Casino, a dream place! You might recognise this building from the James Bond movie, Goldeneye. Monte-Carlo Casino is one of the most famous casinos in the world, built in a Belle Époque style back in 1863. The building was designed by famous French architect Charles Garnier, who is also known for […]
When visiting Monaco, take a glimpse at the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, which is the official residence of Prince Albert II. It was originally built on the side of a medieval fortress by the Genoese before the Grimaldi family took over in 1297. The palace is easily accessible through the alleys of Rocher only 5 […]
