Prince’s Palace

The Prince's Palace, located on Monaco's elevated old town known as 'The Rock,' is the house of the royal family. This destination attracts tourists not only due to the fame of the royal family but because it's also one of the most beautiful historical sites in Monaco. The modern palace was converted from the ancient fortress that stood atop this favorable point since the 1200s, and the family has ruled the principality for over 700 years. The Grimaldi dominated the territory as feudal lords until becoming sovereign princes in the 17th century, but their power was sometimes based on tenuous arrangements with its larger and stronger neighbors.

while other European sovereigns built stunning and modern Renaissance and Baroque palaces, the Monegasque monarchs' palace was required to be defended due to politics and common sense. This one-of-a-kind requirement, which came so late in history, has made Prince's Palace one of the most impressive in Europe.

Prince Albert II, Prince Rainier's son, and successor, now lives in the palace. During the summer, the staterooms are available to the public, and the palace's courtyard has hosted open-air concerts by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra since 1960. The palace, however, is much more than a tourist attraction and museum: it is still a fully operational palace and the Monégasque ruler's headquarters, as the sentinels stationed at the gate attest.

Location: 98015 Monaco