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Monaco-Ville

Monaco-Ville rises on the Rock and brings together historic streets, the cathedral, the exterior of the Oceanographic Museum and the Saint-Martin and Sainte-Barbe gardens. Its slopes and curves reward a slow itinerary organized by elevation.

Monaco-Ville
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The place

What makes it special

  • Historic streets and the cathedral.
  • Exterior of the Oceanographic Museum.
  • Saint-Martin and Sainte-Barbe gardens on hillside paths.
Monte-Carlo
Photo by Андрей Бобровский Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
Monaco-Ville
Photo by Андрей Бобровский Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
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Articles in Monaco-Ville

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Monaco-Ville

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Entrance to a public pedestrian lift in Monaco.

Monaco on foot with public lifts and urban gardens

In Monaco, distance can be deceptive: the challenge is not crossing the map but connecting different levels. This route links La Condamine, Monaco-Ville and Monte-Carlo using mechanised passages, buses and green breaks.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026