Monaco
Top Attractions
Monaco’s Old Town, also known as “Le Rocher,” is situated on the Prince’s Rock. There you’ll find the Prince’s Palace, which serves as the private residence of the Grimaldi family. Visitors can tour the palace chapel of Saint-Jean Baptiste, the Hall of Mirrors, the Louis XV Salon, and the Throne Room.
If you want to marvel at truly massive ships, be sure to check out the marinas, where the wealthy moor their large private yachts.
Culture & Events
The Grimaldi Forum is the cultural and business center of the principality. It regularly hosts performances by the Monte Carlo Ballet and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
Monaco is rich in churches worth visiting, such as the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-Immaculée, the Church of Saint Charles, and the Church of Sainte Dévote.
Cuisine
Typical Monegasque specialties include Barbagiuan, small rice and pumpkin pies, and Fougasse, a pastry made with orange blossom essence, hazelnuts, almonds, and white and red anise.