Monaco is a travel destination in Western Europe. Its capital is Monaco. June and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Monaco
Monte Carlo Casino (landmark) — Belle Époque masterpiece opened 1863 — ornate gaming rooms where James Bond is eternally at the baccarat table.
Monaco-Ville (Le Rocher) (city) — The old Rock — medieval citadel with the Prince's Palace, Oceanographic Museum, and panoramic Grimaldi history.
Oceanographic Museum (landmark) — Jacques Cousteau's monumental clifftop museum — 90 aquariums, a shark lagoon, and 100 years of marine research.
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Circuit (landmark) — The ultimate street circuit — hairpin at Casino Square, tunnel, and chicane through the principality's narrow streets.
Prince's Palace of Monaco (landmark) — 13th-century fortress-turned-palace above the harbour — changing of the guard at 11:55 daily, staterooms open in summer.
Larvotto Beach (beach) — Monaco's public beach on the French border — pebbles, azure Mediterranean, jet skis, and the backdrop of luxury hotels.
Jardin Exotique (natural) — Clifftop botanical garden with 7,000 succulent species and an ancient stalactite cave — among the finest cactus collections in Europe.
Port Hercule (landmark) — The iconic yacht-filled harbour — tens of thousands of spectators line the quays during the Grand Prix and Monaco's boat show.
NEMO Science Museum (landmark) — Sleek underwater-themed science hub opened 2023 under the enlarged Convention Centre — Monaco's newest landmark.
Condamine Market (city) — Daily open-air market in the heart of Monaco — local cheeses, Riviera produce, and flowers since 1880.