The Prince's Palace in Monaco is the official residence of the Prince of Monaco. From here, you can overlook large parts of the city and the entire city has a beautiful reddish glow, especially at sunset. It has been the residence of the Grimaldis for almost 700 years. The palace preserves the history of Monaco before it became this glamorous and jet-set location.
The Prince's Palace has a long history. It has been enlarged and altered several times over the centuries. Its origins date back to 1215 and in the 17th century the former Genoese fortress was transformed into a magnificent residence typical of the "Grand Siècle".
Prince Honoré II endowed the palace with a rich art collection, which unfortunately disappeared during the French Revolution when the palace was plundered and served as a hospital for the Italian troops.
Today, some magnificent parts of this palace can be visited, such as the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Palace Chapel, the Hercules Gallery, the Mirror Gallery, the Red Salon, the York Room, the Yellow Salon or the Louis XV Salon and the Throne Room. There are also numerous frescoes, carpets and furniture on display.
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