Monaco Cemetery, Cemetery in La Colle, Monaco.
Monaco Cemetery is a tiered burial ground located in La Colle with approximately 16,000 graves arranged across multiple levels. The cemetery descends in terraces down the hillside, with graves carved into the landscape at different heights.
The cemetery was established in 1868 and later became the resting place for two British soldiers from World War I. Over time it grew into a site reflecting Monaco's history and its international connections.
The cemetery serves as the final resting place for members of the Grimaldi family and numerous well-known figures from different walks of life. Visitors can observe how the site reflects the cosmopolitan character of Monaco through its diverse burial traditions and memorial styles.
The grounds are open to visitors during different seasons, with extended hours in summer and shorter hours in winter. Computer screens positioned near the entrance help locate specific graves and navigate the different levels of the cemetery.
A memorial stone was dedicated in 2015 to honor foreign Jewish guests taken from Monegasque hotels in 1942 during Nazi occupation. This monument preserves a less-known chapter of the region's wartime history.
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