Cathédrale de Monaco: A Princely Sanctuary
Visit Monaco's iconic cathedral, a Roman-Byzantine architectural gem and final resting place of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace.
The Cathédrale de Monaco, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, is a Roman-Byzantine style cathedral built with white stones from La Turbie. It stands on the site of Monaco's first parish church and serves as the final resting place for many members of the Grimaldi family, including Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.
A brief summary to Cathédrale de Monaco
- 4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, Monaco, 98000, MC
- +37799991400
- Visit website
Local tips
- Dress respectfully; shoulders must be covered, and shorts/miniskirts are not permitted.
- Attend the 10:30 am mass on Sundays between September and June to experience the renowned Cathedral Choir.
- Visit during the Feast of Saint Devote (Jan 27) or Monaco National Day (Nov 19) for special pontifical services.
Getting There
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Walking
From the Oceanographic Museum, walk southwest along Avenue Saint-Martin. Continue onto Rue du Fort Antoine, then turn left onto Rue des Remparts. Finally, turn left onto Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro; the Cathédrale de Monaco will be on your right.
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Public Transport
From the Monaco-Monte Carlo train station, take Bus Route 2 towards Monaco-Ville. Get off at the Place d'Armes stop. From there, walk up Avenue de la Porte Neuve, then turn right onto Rue des Remparts, followed by a left onto Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro. The Cathédrale de Monaco will be on your right. A single bus fare is approximately €2.
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Taxi
From the Monaco-Monte Carlo train station, a taxi ride to the Cathédrale de Monaco typically takes 4 minutes and costs between €14 and €18. Taxis are readily available outside the station.
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