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    Monaco's Architecture: Strikingly Beautiful

    Published: Oct 05, 2019 / 3 Comments

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    Located in one of the most stunning spots of the Earth, Monaco is known for its diverse and opulent architecture.

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Monaco Architecture

    Monaco Architecture

    Monaco Architecture - Influences

    The architecture in Monaco is diverse in its styles and influences. Below are just some of the influences that shaped the architectural landscape of Monaco.

    • Medieval Influence. Many of the architectural structures of the historical and cultural importance in Monaco date back to medieval times. Monaco-Ville still has remains of the fortified walled city and the fortress built back in the medieval times by The Genoese.  Prince's Palace is one of such structures - it was built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress.
    • French Influence or Belle Époque. The historical architecture of Monaco has strong French influences, as evident in the structures, such as the Monte-Carlo Casino and The Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
    • Geographical Influence. Because of Monaco's small size and unique location with lots of cliffs, many architectural structures in Monaco are built into the hills. Also, the architecture of Monaco has been influenced by the small size of the country, and many buildings in Monaco are high-risers.
    Monaco Architecture

    Monaco Architecture

    Examples of Medieval Architecture in Monaco

    Monaco-Ville still has remains of the fortified walled city and the fortress built back in the medieval times by The Genoese.

    Fortress, Rock of Monaco

    Fortress, Rock of Monaco

    The Prince's Palace of Monaco is an impressive structure with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. It was built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress. At the end of the 13th century, the Grimaldi family captured the palace and it became their home.

    Currently, the palace is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco.

    Prince's Palace of Monaco

    Prince's Palace of Monaco

    Examples of French Influence and Belle Époque

    The Monte Carlo Casino was opened in 1863. The casino itself is a work of art, richly decorated.

    The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is part of the Monte Carlo Casino. It was designed by the architect Charles Garnier (who also designed the Paris opera house known as the Palais Garnier). It opened in 1879.

    Casino Monte-Carlo, Monaco

    Casino Monte-Carlo, Monaco

    Stunning architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Monaco Architecture

    Monaco Architecture

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Examples of architecture near the harbor in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    Architecture in Monaco

    The architecture along the coast

    Monaco Architecture

    Monaco Architecture

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    1. Charlie

      October 27, 2022 at 1:44 am

      Hi Julia,
      You got some great pics of Monaco, a beautiful place to visit and tour — especially old town! But once there, a person should really include side excursions to see St. Paul de Vance, the village of Eze, and the harbor/marina in Ville Franché (sp?).

      P.S. Holy Guacamole, I just saw photos of your recipes and they look AMAZING!!! I didn't realize you had so many; can't wait to try them out!

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      • Julia

        October 28, 2022 at 6:07 pm

        Charlie, thank you so much for such a kind comment! 🙂 I do have a separate article about things to do in Monaco (but I've been there for such a short time that obviously it's not very comprehensive 🙂 ):

        https://juliasalbum.com/things-to-do-in-monaco/

        And, I even have 2 articles about the village of Eze - it's so beautiful:

        https://juliasalbum.com/beautiful-eze-village-in-southern-france/

        https://juliasalbum.com/chateau-eza/

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    2. Abi

      March 06, 2021 at 4:16 am

      Nice Architecture Views.....

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