Town hall of Monaco, Town hall in Monaco City, Monaco

The town hall of Monaco is a three-story administrative building in Monaco City with light stone facades, arched windows, and wrought iron balconies. Its symmetrical Mediterranean facade appears elegant and representative of civic administration.

The building began in 1881 as the Collège Saint-Charles, a school the prince first entrusted to free priests of various origins and later to Marianist brothers. Its premises were converted into the town hall, inaugurated on 20 May 1901 at 3 p.m. The poet Guillaume Apollinaire was a pupil there from 1888 to 1896.

The building reflects Monaco's identity as a small European state and serves as a place where residents bring their concerns. Its architecture shows connection to Mediterranean tradition and French influences.

The building sits on Place de la Mairie in the heart of Monaco City and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can admire the architectural exterior from the street and obtain more information from local authorities.

The building began as the Collège Saint-Charles, decided and established in 1881 and first entrusted by the prince to free priests of various origins before passing to the Marianist brothers. The poet Guillaume Apollinaire was a pupil there from 1888 to 1896. The premises became the town hall, inaugurated on 20 May 1901 at 3 p.m.