Abbatiale de Lérins
Monaco
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History in Monaco
Monaco and its surrounding stretch of the Côte d'Azur hold layers of history that reach far beyond the modern principality. The Grotte du Lazaret points to prehistoric habitation, while the Château Grimaldi and the Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame speak to a medieval past. Religious heritage appears in several forms — from the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy and the Église du Gèsu to Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur and the Cathédrale orthodoxe russe de Saint-Nicolas. The Abbatiale de Lérins, Château de la Croë, Hanbury Garden, Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery, and Louis II Stadium each add further depth to the region's long and varied story.
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Abbatiale de Lérins Allianz Riviera Allianz Riviera
Monaco
outdoor activitiesfamily outingsCannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery Cannes (Grand Jas) Cemetery
Monaco
architecturelocal gemsCathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame Cathédrale de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsCathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsCathédrale orthodoxe russe de Saint-Nicolas Cathédrale orthodoxe russe de Saint-Nicolas
Monaco
architecturecultureChâteau de la Croë Château de la Croë
Monaco
architecturelocal gemsÉglise du Gèsu, Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur Église du Gèsu, Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsGrotte du Lazaret Grotte du Lazaret
Monaco
natureknowledgeHanbury Garden Hanbury Garden
Monaco
culturenaturelocal gems+1Monaco Cemetery Monaco Cemetery
Monaco
architecturelocal gemsMont Bégo Mont Bégo
Monaco
natureoutdoor activitiesknowledgeMonte-Carlo Casino and Opera House Monte-Carlo Casino and Opera House
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gems+1Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret Musée des Beaux-Arts Jules Chéret
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsMusée des Merveilles Musée des Merveilles
Monaco
natureknowledgemusée Marc-Chagall musée Marc-Chagall
Monaco
culturenaturelocal gemsMusée océanographique de Monaco Musée océanographique de Monaco
Monaco
naturefamily outingsknowledgeOpéra de Monte-Carlo Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsOpéra de Nice Opéra de Nice
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsPalais Nikaia Palais Nikaia
Monaco
architectureculturelocal gemsParc national du Mercantour (cœur) Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)
Monaco
naturePyramide de Falicon Pyramide de Falicon
Monaco
architecturecultureoutdoor activities+1Saint Nicholas Cathedral Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Monaco
architecturelocal gemsSospel Cathedral Sospel Cathedral
Monaco
architectureculturePrince's Palace of Monaco Prince's Palace of Monaco
Monaco
architectureculturemysteryThe Prince's Palace is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco and carries over 800 years of history. Originally built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress, it has been the stronghold of the Grimaldi family since the late 13th century – who seized it in 1297 through a famous ruse. Since then it has been besieged and bombarded many times, yet never permanently lost. The daily changing of the palace guard is a popular spectacle watched by thousands of visitors. Part of the state apartments open to visitors in summer.
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