Catholicism
is the official state religion of the Principality of Monaco. This
cathedral-themed itinerary visits the main churches in Monaco, including the
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, where Rainier III and Grace Kelly were
married.
This 11th century votive chapel is dedicated to the Principality's and Princely family's Patron Saint.
Visit time
30 min.
Bus routes 1, 2, 3, 6
Place Sainte-Dévote (Gare)
Place Sainte Dévote
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Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
This
Roman-Byzantine style building was constructed in 1875 using white stone from
La Turbie. It houses the tombs of Monaco’s former Princes. Inside, alongside
the magnificent high altar and the Episcopal throne made from white Carrara
marble, stands a retable by the Niçois painter Louis Bréa, which dates from the
year 1500.
Visit time
1h00
Bus routes 1, 2
Monaco-Ville
4, rue Colonel Bellando de Castro