Monaco, Sovereign city-state on French Riviera, Monaco
Monaco occupies 2.1 square kilometers of Mediterranean coastline with Monte Carlo, La Condamine, and Monaco-Ville districts forming a continuous urban area.
The Grimaldi family established control of Monaco in 1297, maintaining sovereignty through diplomatic relations with neighboring powers across different historical periods.
The Monte Carlo Casino, Opera House, and Oceanographic Museum represent the concentration of entertainment, arts, and scientific institutions in this Mediterranean microstate.
Visitors access Monaco through Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, followed by helicopter transfers or ground transportation along the coastal road network.
Monaco maintains the highest population density of any sovereign state, with over 19,000 inhabitants per square kilometer of territory.
Location: Monaco
Inception: January 8, 1297
Capital city: Commune of Monaco
Part of: Western Europe
Shares border with: France, European Union
Website: https://gouv.mc
GPS coordinates: 43.73114,7.41976
Latest update: November 10, 2025 14:42
The main monuments and cultural sites of the Principality of Monaco, including the 13th-century Prince's Palace, the historic Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Oceanographic Museum and its aquariums, the Roman-Byzantine Cathedral, as well as botanical gardens, museums, and religious buildings. These sites reflect the architectural, cultural, and natural heritage of Monaco, from the marina to green spaces and sports institutions.
Monte Carlo Casino
1.1 km
Prince's Palace of Monaco
52 m
Musée océanographique de Monaco
445 m
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
256 m
Opéra de Monte-Carlo
1.1 km
Rock of Monaco
342 m
Odeon Tower
2.1 km
Grimaldi Forum
1.7 km
Monaco Top Cars Collection
269 m
Chemin des Révoires
612 m
Jardin Exotique de Monaco
483 m
Japanese Garden
1.5 km
Zen garden of the japanese garden of Monaco
1.5 km
Albert I Lycée
429 m
La Collection de Voitures de SAS le Prince de Monaco
472 m
Sainte-Dévote Chapel
715 m
Monte-Carlo Sporting
2.3 km
Napoleon Museum
33 m
Saint-Charles Church
1.4 km
New National Museum of Monaco
507 m
Zoological Garden of Monaco
150 m
St Martin Gardens
370 m
Yacht Club
1.1 km
Fort Antoine Theatre
695 m
Le Schuylkill
809 m
Le Formentor
1.9 km
Synagogue Edmond Safra
812 m
Le Bahia
2.2 kmReviews
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