The theme of this year’s 28th European Heritage Day is living
heritage, sites all over the Principality are joining in by opening their doors
to the public this Sunday.
On the theme of “living heritage”, the 28th European Heritage Day is a
unique, once-a-year opportunity to visit some fascinating museums and monuments
that are usually closed to the public.
More than 50 locations will be opening their doors, from Fontvieille to
Larvotta, and from the Rock to the Exotic Garden and La Condamine. Once again,
this year’s Heritage Day promises plenty of surprising discoveries!
Among the many different activities on offer will be a treasure hunt for
all the family called “From Seed to Tree”, where you can learn all about
Monaco’s national tree, the carob. Adults and children alike can watch and take
part in fun gardening sessions in the heart of a protected natural site.
While the major sites will of course be opening their doors, such as the
State Apartments of the Prince’s Palace or the Cars Collection of H.S.H. the
Prince of Monaco, there are a host of other, less well-known but equally
interesting places waiting to be explored this Sunday. They include the Monaco
Scientific Centre, the Princess Grace Academy, or the private Chapel and
gardens of the Archbishop’s palace.
The Principality’s state institutions will also be welcoming visitors
(City Hall, National Council, Residence of H.E. the Minister of State, and
others), along with iconic and historic buildings including the Opéra Garnier,
the Casino de Monte-Carlo, or the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, which
will be performing a symphonic concert.
See you on Sunday!
Photo credits:
©Benjamin Vergély / Julien Cellario / A. Dias Mota CSM / DR