Sightseeing in Monte Carlo - Cultural Sights 'Must Visit' & 'Must See'

The beautiful Palace Square and the princely palace located on it remain one of the main attractions of Monte Carlo. Every day thousands of tourists gather on the square to watch the ceremonial changing of the palace’s guards. This ritual has become a symbol of the city, whose residents are very sensitive to the traditions and culture. Cathedral of Monaco is another striking architectural landmark of this place. It was built on the site of an old church in 1875. The first religious building on the site of the cathedral appeared in the 13th century. A beautiful ancient organ and a massive throne made of white marble have become the main ornaments of the cathedral.

Of course, there are more original excursion objects in Monte Carlo. Japanese garden is one of them. Located near the coastline, this is a large project created by talented designers and florists. In addition to plants of wondrous beauty, the garden is decorated with miniature waterfalls, bamboo fences, and stones - just like in a real Japanese garden. There is also a cozy tea house in the garden. This is one of the most attractive and charming places in the city.

Fans of excursions should not forget to visit the world-famous Cousteau museum, which was founded in 1899. The main exhibit of the museum is a huge aquarium, in which the museum’s visitors will find a rich collection of inhabitants of the sea. Besides this, here are housed the collections of exhibits that tell about the work of the great explorer and oceanographer. Prince's Palace also hosts the museum of Napoleon, which is home to priceless historical documents from the First Empire. An excursion in the museum will be greatly enjoyed by numismatists and philatelists - old stamps and coins make up a significant part of the museum’s exposition.

Old Antoine Fort is an interesting place of attraction not only to fans of walks in historical sites, but also to fans of theater. In 1953 the fort underwent a massive reconstruction, after which a beautiful theater was opened in it. Today the picturesque open-air arena can seat up to 350 spectators at a time. There is an unusual 'decoration' on the theater’s stage - the pyramid made of cannonballs, which reminds visitors of the past of the military fortress. A high observation tower is among those buildings that have survived since ancient times. Nowadays it is equipped with a special playground for tourists.

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