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Top 19 places to visit in Monaco

19 must-see places and attractions in Monaco, from famous landmarks to hidden gems, each with a map and photos.

19 places

  1. 1
    Landmark

    Monte-Carlo Casino

    Monte Carlo

    Belle Époque casino and opera house by Charles Garnier, overlooking the Mediterranean.

  2. 2
    Castle & palace

    Prince's Palace of Monaco

    Monaco-Ville

    Residence of the Grimaldi family on the Rock, with state apartments and a changing of the guard.

  3. 3
    Museum & gallery

    Oceanographic Museum of Monaco

    Monaco-Ville

    Clifftop marine science museum and aquarium founded by Prince Albert I in 1910.

  4. 4
    Old town & city

    Monaco-Ville

    Monaco-Ville

    Old town on the Rock of Monaco, with narrow lanes, the palace square and sea views.

  5. 5
    Religious site

    Monaco Cathedral

    Monaco-Ville

    Romanesque Revival cathedral where Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace are buried.

  6. 6
    Coast & beach

    Port Hercule

    La Condamine

    Deep-water harbour lined with superyachts, part of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit.

  7. 7
    Landmark

    Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

    Monte Carlo

    Historic luxury hotel of 1864 on Casino Square, with a famed wine cellar and restaurants.

  8. 8
    Park & garden

    Japanese Garden

    Monte Carlo

    Tranquil Japanese-style garden with a pond, waterfall and tea house beside the seafront.

  9. 9
    Park & garden

    Princess Grace Rose Garden

    Fontvieille

    Rose garden in Fontvieille Park created in memory of Princess Grace.

  10. 10
    Park & garden

    Saint-Martin Gardens

    Monaco-Ville

    Shaded clifftop gardens on the Rock with Mediterranean plants, sculptures and sea views.

  11. 11
    Coast & beach

    Larvotto Beach

    Larvotto

    Monaco's main public beach, redeveloped with a promenade, restaurants and a marine reserve nearby.

  12. 12
    Museum & gallery

    Prince of Monaco's Car Collection

    Monaco

    Private collection of Prince Rainier III, featuring vintage cars and Grand Prix racing vehicles.

  13. 13
    Museum & gallery

    Villa Paloma

    Monaco

    Belle Époque villa of the New National Museum of Monaco, hosting contemporary art exhibitions.

  14. 14
    Museum & gallery

    Villa Sauber

    Larvotto

    Seafront villa of the New National Museum of Monaco, used for temporary art exhibitions.

  15. 15
    Historic site

    Fort Antoine

    Monaco-Ville

    Early 18th-century fortress on the tip of the Rock, now an open-air theatre.

  16. 16
    Religious site

    Church of Sainte-Dévote

    La Condamine

    Church dedicated to Monaco's patron saint, set in a small valley by the Grand Prix circuit.

  17. 17
    Religious site

    Chapel of Mercy

    Monaco-Ville

    17th-century baroque chapel on the Rock, home to a brotherhood of penitents.

  18. 18
    Market & shopping

    La Condamine Market

    La Condamine

    Covered and open-air market on Place d'Armes selling local produce since the 1880s.

  19. 19
    Museum & gallery

    Museum of Stamps and Coins

    Fontvieille

    Museum showing the history of Monaco's postage stamps and coinage.

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