MONACO
Some interesting elements
The
exotic garden : The world’s biggest collection of succulent rock plants. Sixty
meters below the ground, the Observatory Caves unveild*s its spectacular limestone rocks
formations carved out over thousands of years. Nearby
is the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology, an interesting collection of human and animal
remains found during local archeological excavations. |
The
Oceanographic Museum : Open in 1910, internationally recognised, is devoted to marine
sciences. Its displays of marine life collected by Prince Albert 1 are priceless. The
world famous Aquarium, housing coral and the rarest species of fish of all shapes and
colours, is a feast for the eyes. Captain
Jacques-Yves cousteau’s films are shown regularly in the Museum. |
A
keeper of centuries-old traditions, the Palace unveils some of its treasures (open from
June to October), the State Apartments, the Courtyard of Honour with its horseshoe
staircas, the Hercule Gallery and the Throne Room.
Crowds gather on the Palace Square every day at 11 :55 am sharp to watch the Changing of the Guards. |
| The
National Museum of Dolls and Clockwork Exhibits is one of the world’s most important
collection with some 2.000 items from the 18th and 19th centuries all real masterpieces in
the art of miniaturisation. This treasure is housed in a superb villa « Belle
Epoque » on the seafront. |
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The Prince’s Private Collection of Vintage Cars :
Located on the Fontvieille Terraces, this remarkable collection consists of over 100 vintage or clasisc cars from various periods belonging to the Prince. |
| Nearby,
the Naval Museum houses over 150 marine objects and models from famous vessels. |