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The Princely Palace
Did You Know? Grimaldi and Doria: love and hate are just one step apart
Despite a long and common history, at times the two have been poles apart. One is inseparable from the history of Dolceacqua the now small Imperia town on the Italian/French border, which was once more closely linked to its ruling family in the powerful city of Genoa.
3 Nov, 2023
155th anniversary of Monaco's railway
The strategic talent of Prince Charles III: the 155th anniversary of Monaco’s railway
In the spring edition of Hello Monaco, we told you about Prince Charles III, whose reign was crucial to the country.
23 Sep, 2023
Fort Antoine Theatre
Fort Antoine Theatre: transforming the fortress over the years
Monaco is stunning both in terms of its splendour and its amazing history. One would think that the history of such a tiny state would be easy and transparent enough. But this is not at all what the Principality is about.
7 Aug, 2023
Pigeon-Shooting club of Monte-Carlo: Centre of one of the most controversial sports of the XIX century
Pigeon-Shooting club of Monte-Carlo: Centre of one of the most controversial sports of the XIX century
Walking through the picturesque streets of the Principality, you may have passed through the Terraces of the Casino boasting a breathtaking view of the endless sea, the Hercule Port and the colourful mosaic on the roof of the Auditorium Rainier III, designed by Victor Vasarely in 1979.
12 Jul, 2023
Survivors of the Titanic Honour a Brave Monegasque
Survivors of the Titanic Honour a Brave Monegasque and His Fellow Musicians
One of the most successful 'box-office' movies in the history of cinema, James Cameron's 'Titanic' is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, the film is once again appearing on the screens all around the world, and the audience will again empathize with young lovers Rose and Jack.
7 Jul, 2023
Casino de Monte-Carlo
The History of Société des Bains de Mer, the Oldest Hospitality Management Company in the World
Would it be even possible to imagine Monaco without its legendary Casino or Café de Paris? Or without its unique luxury hotels and gastronomic restaurants? Or its nightclubs and boutiques? There were times, however, when nothing of what Monaco is famous for today was there.
11 May, 2023
Pablo Picasso
The Year of Picasso: 50th Anniversary of the artist’s Death
Ah, Picasso! To some, he was a genius artist and a captivating celebrity. To others, he was a monstrous womanizer and a conniving father. To most, Pablo Picasso was a creator of both spectacular art and turbulent controversy.
8 Apr, 2023
9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
Did You Know? 9 places on the French Riviera that no longer exist
They once were an integral part of the French Riviera landscape. Today, the memory of these historically significant sites is immortalized only in photographs. Discover this fascinating history of disappearance around the Côte d'Azur with HelloMonaco.
16 Feb, 2023
Prince Albert I
100 years Later: Why the Adventures of Prince Albert I are Relevant Today
Prince Albert I of Monaco devoted much of his life to the study of our planet.
19 Dec, 2022
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
How Lord Lucien of Monaco may have inspired Machiavelli
What do you think of when you hear the name Machiavelli? Does the name fill you with a sort of indefinable uneasiness? Does it remind you of your favourite rap song from the 1990s? Does it make you think of conspiracy theorists? Or all of the above? One thing.
18 Sep, 2022
Story behind the first meeting of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
The incredible story behind the first meeting of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier
While remembering Princess Grace it's hard not to mention the love story between Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly and how they met for the first time.
18 Apr, 2022
Hotel Hermitage
The three winters that influenced the history of Monaco
Winter is traditionally a period when the entire world is hibernating in anticipation of spring. The history of the Principality suggests the opposite, however. Winter in Monaco has often been the time for important political and economic decisions, those of life-changing tax reforms or transition to a constitutional monarchy.
13 Apr, 2022
Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Fountain of Youth at the Grimaldi Castle
Throughout its history, humanity has been obsessed with seeking eternal youth, searching for ways to slow down the clock when it comes to our own mortality.
24 Feb, 2022
Princess Grace
«She’s too everything»: Princess Grace in the Eyes of the Famous
It is very interesting to look at Princess Grace through the eyes of people who had the privilege of working with her or knew her. Whether famous actors or directors or the best stylists or photographers they all were moved to voice their praise.
12 Nov, 2021
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