Fontvieille

#51 among destinations in Monaco

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Fontvieille is the southernmost ward in the Principality of Monaco. It was developed by an Italian architect, Manfredi Nicoletti, between the 1970s and the 1990s. ()

Alternative names: Population: 3.6 thous.Area: 81.43 acres (0.1272 mi²)Coordinates: 43°43'42"N, 7°24'47"E

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Fontvieille – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais Princier, Stade Louis II, Monaco Top Cars Collection, Saint Nicholas Cathedral.

0.5 miE
Baroque architecture, Historical place, Palace
Palais Princier
13 min walk • The Palais Princier of Monaco stands as a testament to the grandeur and history of the principality. This opulent palace has been the home of the Grimaldi family since the 13th century and continues to be the official residence of the Prince of Monaco.
~710 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Stade Louis II
4 min walk • Stade Louis II is an emblematic sports venue nestled in the principality of Monaco, renowned for its distinctive architecture and as the home ground of the AS Monaco football club. Completed in 1985, this modern stadium replaced the original Stade Louis II, which dated...
~1510 ftNE
Museum
Monaco Top Cars Collection
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the principality of Monaco, the Monaco Top Cars Collection is a haven for automobile enthusiasts and a testament to the passion of its founder, Prince Rainier III. This museum, established in 1993, showcases a magnificent array of over 100...
0.5 miE
Church
Saint Nicholas Cathedral
13 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, but sometimes called Saint Nicholas Cathedral, or Monaco Cathedral, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco in Monaco-Ville, Monaco, where many of the Grimaldis were buried, including Grace Kelly and—more recently—Rainier III.
~1380 ftE
Museum
Monaco Naval Museum
7 min walk • The Naval Museum is a museum of model ships, paintings and maritime objects in Fontvieille, Monaco. It is an international museum, dedicated to all navies from ancient times to our era.
~1090 ftN
Park, Garden, Cave
Jardin Exotique
6 min walk • The Jardin Exotique de Monaco is a botanical garden located on a cliffside in Monaco.
0.4 miNE
Museum
Napoleon Museum
11 min walk • The Napoleon Museum in Monte Carlo, Monaco was a museum of artifacts which once belonged to the French Emperor Napoleon I.
~1640 ftNE
Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Jardin Animalier de Monaco
8 min walk • The Jardin Animalier de Monaco is a zoo located on the Esplanade Rainer III, in Monaco's Fontvieille ward, on the southern side of the Rock of Monaco.
0.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Le Rocher
15 min walk • The Rock of Monaco is a 62-metre tall monolith on the Mediterranean coast of the Principality of Monaco. It overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the Port Hercules.
~1330 ftE
Museum
Museum of Stamps and Coins
7 min walk • The Museum of Stamps and Coins is located in the Fontvieille section of Monaco. It tells the postal history of the principality, and contains a display of Monegasque money dating to 1640.
~1340 ftN
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
7 min walk • The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is located within the Jardin Exotique de Monaco. It was opened in 1902 and contains a collection of fossils and other excavated artifacts relating to the prehistory of Monaco and areas nearby.