- Address: Monaco Ville et non Monte Carlo, 98000
- Sightseeing: Palace of the Prince of Monaco, statue of François Hitrogo
A visit to the Principality of Monaco is never complete without a walk through the Palace Square. This interesting and unique place attracts thousands of tourists. Especially crowded here during various ceremonies held by the royal family, and on a typical day, people are crowded here only during the changing of the guard.
Location
The Palace Square in the Principality of Monaco is located at a height of 60 meters above the Mediterranean Sea at the very top of the picturesque Rocher rock. The palace building and the adjoining territory were built for the ruling dynasty in 1297 on the site of the Genoese fortress. From here you can easily see the magnificent panorama of the water surface, the port and the surroundings of La Condamine . On the other hand, the Palace Square is surrounded by the buildings of the old city.
What is interesting to see?
In itself, the Palace Square does not represent anything supernatural - the pavement laid out by the gray stone is very neat and presentable. The structure of the palace speaks of the restraint of the royal people who have lived here for many centuries.
The carabinieres in the snow-white form attract the greatest attention - imperturbable faces and accurately verified movements surprise and arouse respect. The change of the honorary royal guard takes place every day at noon. Not everyone knows that the white clothes at the guard are only in the summer, and the rest of the time they are black.
Those wishing to see this action should come early, because there is a risk that nothing can be seen behind the backs of numerous tourists. By the way, weapons at the guard are not for decorations, because these guards of the entrance to the royal residence play not only a decorative role. This truly theatrical action to change the guard goes to the sounds of the orchestra, consisting of thirty musicians.
Immediately on the square, not so long ago, was installed a statue of Francois the Thick - the king who once, 700 years ago, fraudulently seized power. Near the monument are cast in the times of Louis XIV guns, as well as pyramid-shaped nuclei to them. On the opposite side of the Palace Square you can enter the National Museum, the evergreen garden with exotic plants from around the world, as well as the Oceanographic Museum, because Monaco is a kind of "Mecca" for connoisseurs of art.
How to get to the Palace Square in Monaco?
To admire the local beauties and views from the cliff, you will need to get to the old town. You can do it on foot or by using free escalators. In addition, buses run in the city in six different directions, as well as an excursion train that takes you half an hour to the prince's palace.
If you do not rent a car and do not want to use public transport, you can order a taxi, which will cost you € 1.2 per kilometer.
Recently, guests of Monaco were pleased with the innovation - an open sightseeing bus, which does not limit the space behind the glass, but allows you to enjoy the surrounding scenery without distortion. This bus has 12 stops, and coming out on one of them, you can board again if you buy a ticket for the whole day, the cost of which is 17 euros for an adult and 7 euro for a child.
Good to know!
The best time to visit the principality is May-September. At this time, the temperature is about 23 ° C, which is optimal for travelers. There is no suffocating heat, because the sea breeze does not let her stay here. You can drink tap water, but it's unlikely that you will be able to do it with unaccustomed taste - it's a very specific taste. It is better to buy bottled.
Security in the state is supported, perhaps, by the strictest police in the world and crimes are extremely rare here.
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