On 4 December, Monaco officially opened
Mareterra, a brand new district that has expanded the Principality by a
total of six hectares. Eight years in the making, the new
eco-neighbourhood is a powerful symbol of Monaco’s commitment to harmonious,
sustainable development.
It’s not every day a country physically grows by around 3%...
Designed as an extension of the existing coastline stretching from the Grimaldi
Forum all the way to the Formula 1 Grand Prix tunnel, Mareterra has
transformed the face of the Principality by adding six additional hectares
(just under 15 acres).
To mark the opening of the new district, the skies were illuminated in
environmentally responsible style on 4 December, with celebrations and
entertainment including concerts, drone shows, and firework displays.
Since 5 December, members of the public have been at leisure to
explore Mareterra and admire its scale and distinctive
character. Some of the district's most interesting features include the
seaside Prince Jacques promenade with its unique design and
use of mineral materials, the blue cave where visitors
can learn more about how the new district was built, a quiet relaxation
area for peaceful meditation, green spaces, luxury villas
and apartments, and the Quai du Petit Portier with its marina.
The spaces were designed to offer high levels of quality, comfort and
practicality, with some of the world’s leading architects having
contributed to the project, including Renzo Piano, Tadao
Ando, and Lord Norman Foster. Speaking to the Financial Times, the Sovereign Prince expressed his satisfaction and highlighted the environmentally responsible nature of the unique development: “Mareterra embodies our era’s call for a renewed harmony between humanity and nature. It is a project that reflects Monaco’s enduring promise to safeguard the Mediterranean’s unique beauty and biodiversity while addressing the needs of a modern, sustainable Principality."
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