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Monaco Travel Guide - with Wired Destinations
Monaco Sightseeing - with Wired Destinations
 Monaco-Ville
Monaco-Ville is the official capital city of Monaco which is a charming old quarter of the Principality. It is also known as ‘Le Rocher’ or ‘The Rock’ as it is located on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Its population is about 1,151 people. More than just a picturesque town, Monaco-Ville is regarded as the origin of Monaco. Unique narrow pedestrian streets, antique shops, and a medieval-style village can be found here. Monaco-Ville offers an opportunity to learn more about Monaco. Visiting the graceful cathedral, the glorious palace, prestigious museums, or just meandering through the tiny lanes of old Monaco-Ville is a marvelous activity in Monaco-Ville. Wired Destinations has the best offers for a Monaco Hotel along with precious information on how to get places; visit Monaco Travel Guide, Monaco Travel Info and Monaco Travel Tips.
Monaco-Ville Recommended Sites
The Palais Princier (Prince's Palace) or The Prince’s Palace and State Apartment. It has been used as the royal residence since 1215 a.D. The decoration of the throne and the courtyard are worth a swift gaze with its superb palace structure; horse –shaped marbles and the exterior according to millions of geometric patterns. The palace gives you insight into royal life of the Grimaldi house which is the oldest royal family of Europe. Tourists are allowed to attend the changing of the Palace Guards held every day at 11.55 am. Admission is free for your Monaco sightseeing trip.
The Cathedrale de Monaco or The Monaco Cathedral
It is situated close to the Prince’s Palace. With its Romanesque-Byzantine style, many remains of Grimaldi Family are buried there including Princess Grace of Monaco.
Monaco Museums
 The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium
The museum was founded by Prince Albert I in 1910. It is a center for marine science and also home to reputable marine fauna and interactive exhibits.
Another interesting museum in Monaco, and a must on your Manaco sightseeing tour is the Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Collection of the Palace’s Historic Archives. The museum displays antique objects at the time of Napoleon I. The tour starts with a useful introduction to the history of Monaco.
Fontvieille
Fontvieille is the glamour area of Monaco offering superb scenery. Several fascinating sites can be observed in Fontvieille. The Princess Grace Rose Garden is one of Fontvieille’s magnificent spots opened in 1984 in commemoration of Princess Grace of Monaco. Visiting there, you can marvel the glorious rose garden containing almost 5,000 rare rosebushes and also species from the United States and many countries in Europe. Moreover, there is an exhibition of more than 100 classic cars at Prince Rainier III’s Private Collection of Classic Cars located near the garden.
La Condamine
La Condomine is the oldest area in Monaco covering the neighborhood around the Port. The town’s beautiful architecture has been lovingly restored and provides a charming setting to stroll around. The Square Gastaud is a wonderful place to sit around and explore the locals’ traditional way of life. La Condamine offers an authentic atmosphere through its lovely little boutiques, restaurants, cafés, and shops on Rue Princess Caroline and the Rue Grimaldi. Some of the oldest shops in Monaco can be found here as well and should be on your Manaco sightseeing visiting list.
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