Introduction Strolling through the little streets and alleys of the old town is truly a delightful experience. The houses lining the narrow lanes vary in style, standing close to one another, while smaller streets are often connected by even tinier passageways. As you wander, you might unknowingly walk under an archway… This old town still retains a strong sense of mystery…
Attraction Introduction The square is surrounded by cannons cast during the reign of Louis XIV. From the northeast side of the square, you can see the Old Port and the Monte Carlo district up close, and further out, the Cap Martin in Italy. Looking west, you can take in the views of Fontvieille and the Cap d’Ail. Features The guards wear magnificent...
The Monaco Oceanographic Museum was established in the 20th century and is one of the world’s oldest ocean museums as well as one of Europe’s most famous aquariums. It is an awe-inspiring museum perched on the coast of Monaco, 85 meters above sea level. Construction on this museum, which began in 1910, took 11 years to complete…
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo was built in the 1880s and stands as a truly significant landmark in Monaco’s architectural and cultural heritage, ranking among the principality’s most popular attractions. It took just eight months to construct, with the design led by Charles Garnier—the architect behind the Paris Opera House—who also created the Paris Opera...
Attraction Introduction Since 1856, the business was established in the small town of Monte Carlo, north of the harbor in the capital city of Monaco, where the world's largest "Grand Casino" was built and opened in 1861. The casino is a two-story palace-style building, featuring a belvedere, tower hall, and arched pavilions. Its elaborately carved exterior walls exhibit a strong...
Attraction Introduction Although not very large in size, the Princess Grace Rose Garden offers views of Monaco’s Rock of Monaco and is surrounded by lush, vibrant roses. This rose garden cultivates over 400 varieties of roses and was a favorite of Princess Grace during her lifetime. It also features many...
Attraction Introduction This zoo, located on the southern slope of the Grimaldi Rock and overlooking the Port of Fontvieille, was established in 1954 under the initiative of Prince Rainier III. It houses a wide variety of tropical and African animals (such as black panthers, white tigers, hippos, rhinos, reptiles, and tropical birds, among others). They all live in a…
The Monaco Japanese Garden is, as the name suggests, a park designed in traditional Japanese architectural style. It's a delightful experience to admire a Japanese garden in Monaco. This serene and elegant park was designed by landscape architect Yasuo Beppu, located along the Mediterranean coast, covering an area of 7,000 square meters. The garden is tranquil and refined, peaceful and...
The Napoleon Museum houses items and documents related to the history of the Principality, especially from the period of the First French Empire, with its primary collection focusing on artifacts associated with King Napoleon of France. The collection was started by Prince Louis II, and currently includes over a thousand pieces of rich collections and archival materials about the history of the First French Empire, items from the era of the First French Empire, garments of Roman emperors, and a memorial column from Saint Helena, where Napoleon was exiled. In addition, the costume collection also features clothing belonging to Napoleon’s son.
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco Museum is a doll museum that houses dolls and automata produced in France in the 19th century. The museum is housed in a building from the late 19th century and is not grandiose in scale. However, the exhibits displayed in this exquisite and beautiful Baroque-style villa are neither the cultural relics, paintings, and sculptures preserved at the Louvre or Musée d'Orsay...
The Monaco Tropical Garden is located on a cliff that rises up to 98 meters high. It was first established in 1933 and opened to the public in 1950. The garden boasts an exceptionally lush collection of plants, featuring around a thousand species of succulent and fleshy-leafed plants, particularly cacti. The tropical garden showcases a wide variety of subtropical plants with unusual shapes that are truly eye-opening. Among these exotic tropical plants emitting unique fragrances are century-old giant cacti from Mexico and South America, as well as candlestick-shaped Euphorbia plants from Africa that grow nearly 10 meters tall.
The Monaco Cathedral (Cathédrale de Monaco) was first built in 1875 in the then-popular Roman-Byzantine architectural style. Its value is particularly reflected in its striking collection of pre-Renaissance artworks by artists from Nice. The Monaco Ca…
Monte Carlo is a town in the Principality of Monaco, home to the world-famous Casino de Monte-Carlo. It attracts numerous visitors every year with events such as the Rallye de Monte-Carlo in January and the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix in May. In addition, there's a music season, opera performances, the International...
Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo, often referred to as "Hotel de Paris," is located in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Opened in 1863, it is a luxurious hotel in the city center that has attracted European royalty and nobility for decades. With modern service concepts, Hotel de Paris combines luxury, comfort, and fine dining...
Monaco City is the capital of the Principality of Monaco. Since the Principality of Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area, with its territory consisting of only one municipality — Monaco City — there is no geographical distinction between Monaco City and Monaco. The city is bordered by France to the north, west, and east, and is one of the most densely populated cities in the world...
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco Car Museum is located in an open-air venue in Fontvieille, the capital of Monaco. This eye-catching exhibition gathers hundreds of cars from various eras, manufactured by the largest and most renowned carmakers in Europe and the Americas, including six vehicles that once belonged to the Principality of Monaco…
Attraction Introduction The Stubai Glacier (Stubaital), at an altitude of 3150 meters, is the highest peak in the Tyrol region. Even during the height of summer in Innsbruck, just a one-hour journey away, you can be instantly transported to a wintry scene of snowy peaks. The glacier’s year-round icy beauty and the expansive, serene valley offer a truly otherworldly experience.
Attraction Introduction Innsbruck still retains its medieval charm today: arcaded passageways, round-arched roofs, and buildings in the late Gothic and Renaissance styles. On Herzog-Friedrich-Straße in the city center stands a luxurious two-story building constructed in 1500, 16 meters wide,...
Attraction Introduction The Imperial Palace Castle (Hofburg) was established in the late 15th century. In 1460, during his reign, Archduke Sigmund completed the construction of the Hofburg Palace (the predecessor of the castle). Between 1754 and 1773, Empress Maria Theresa ordered the renovation of this Baroque-style palace and…
Attraction Introduction The palace is located in a forest on a hill not far from the city. Legend has it that Archduke Ferdinand II spent his honeymoon here after marrying Philippine Welser, a commoner. In front of the castle is an exhibition hall displaying weapons, armor, and other items used in medieval jousting tournaments. The castle hosts special exhibitions that attract visitors every year, regularly showcases a significant collection of paintings, and the Spanish Hall holds renowned early music concerts each summer.