Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, Romanesque Revival cathedral in Monaco City, Monaco
The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate is a house of prayer in Monaco City built in Romanesque Revival style on the rocky outcrop. Pale stone from La Turbie covers the facade, while columns and vaulted ceilings divide the interior space into sections.
The building rose between 1875 and 1903 on the site of the former Saint Nicholas Church, which dated to 1321. Consecration followed in 1911 once work on the interior fittings and stained glass was complete.
The church serves as the burial place for Monaco's ruling family and draws visitors wishing to see the resting places of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. Its interior welcomes worshipers with dark wooden pews and windows that cast colored light across the nave.
Access leads from the main square in Monaco City through a short flight of steps, with the interior remaining cool even on warm days. Visitors should keep noise low and dress respectfully during services and other religious observances.
A painted altarpiece by Louis Bréa from 1500 hangs above the main altar and shows religious scenes in bright colors. The work came from the old church and was moved here during construction.
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