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By Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid

2020-01-28

Following a stellar start to the 19-20 season, melophiles in Monaco are eagerly awaiting a host of spellbinding new performances from the Philharmonic Orchestra in 2020.

The world-renowned Kazuki Yamada is once again leading the overall proceedings as Principal Conductor and Artistic Director, alongside a host of critically acclaimed international talent.

With concerts and operas held in Monaco at the magnificent Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo and the Salle des Princes in Grimaldi Forum closeby, music aficionados of all ages will be enthralled and delighted.

Below are some of the shows that you really must not miss.

By Colette Flowerdew-Kincaid

2019-10-28

Monaco architecture cannot be defined by just one style - instead, it is a stunning combination of Belle Epoque creations, Art Deco constructions and ultra-modern skyscrapers. More and more, we are seeing Monaco’s older buildings being torn down to meet the demands of international buyers; since Monaco is limited to 2.5sqm by its geography, there is simply no space to build without eliminating another building. All this means that the Monaco skyline is constantly changing,  At the same time, the Principality’s limited space and challenging geology, placed on the side of the mountain, means that architecture in Monaco is exciting and experimental. Here, we look at some of the most standout residential buildings, from Belle Epoque to state-of-the-art.

By Marianne Burkhardt

2019-07-23

With its major summer exhibition devoted to Salvador Dalí, Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum offers fascinating insight into the prolific artist’s life, his multiple influences and the place of his work in the history of art. 

By Alex Sutcliffe

2017-12-21

A Monaco art gallery is one of many venues around the world that exhibit the work of Colombian living legend Fernando Botero. The artist divides his time between the Principality and several other countries.

By Alena Verevkina

2018-10-30

Nowadays, sport is becoming more and more trendy. With a common desire for a healthy lifestyle and an ideal body, sports clubs and gyms are becoming extremely popular. Monaco is no exception - here you also can exercise regularly in a very comfortable environment.