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Monaco-Ville

The old town on the Rock, with narrow lanes, gardens on the cliffs and the cathedral where Princess Grace is buried.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 MonacoDirections
Getting There
Bus or a walk up the ramp from the harbor.

Why Go

The Rock has pastel houses, souvenir shops and the St. Martin Gardens along its cliffs. The white cathedral of 1875 holds the tombs of past princes, among them Rainier III and his wife, the actress Grace Kelly.

Nearby in Monte Carlo

Oceanographic Museum2 min walk · Must-SeePrince's Palace5 min walk · Must-SeeGrand Prix Circuit8 min walkPrince's Car Collection9 min walk

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