Palais du Prince by junge1
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The Palais du Prince (Prince's Palace) and Monaco Ville (Old City) are located on the Rocher de Monaco, a 60m high and 800m long outcrop located south of a natural port, the Port de Monaco. The Palais du Prince is the official residence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The palace was founded in 1191 as a Genoese fortress and was captured by the Grimaldi family in 1297. The Grimaldi ruled the area first as feudal lords, and from the 17th century as souvereign princes. Unlike other royal houses which built other palaces in other areas, the small area of the principality, only 1.95 sqkm, prevented the Grimaldi to do that. Instead the palace was modified, added on to, or re-built over the centuries, thus resulting in a blend of architectural styles.
Monaco's history predates the Roman occupation of AD 122. Its large natural harbor ensured a steady stream of visitors from Byblos, Tyre, and Sidon. Later the Phoenicians came to trade silk, oil, and spices with the natives. It was the Phoenicians who introduced to this area of the Mediterranean their god Melkart, later known by the Romans as Hercules Monoikos. It was after this god that the Romans renamed the area Portus Hercules Moneici, which has evolved to the present name of Monaco.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, the palace and its owners became symbols of the slightly risque glamour and decadence that were associated with Monte Carlo and the French Riviera.
This picture was taken on 10 July 2007 from the Place du Palais and shows the southeast facing front of the palace with the entrance and the South Tower (left) and Middle Tower (right). State apartments are on the right side of the building, some of which are open during the summer months and may be visited for a fee.
Thank you for viewing and commenting and any favs,
Sig...
Comments (31)
flora-crassella
Super Foto von diesem schönen Gebäude!
shadownet
Great photo!
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful place for Prince Albert :) Excellent Shot
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
timtripp
Excellent Shot Sig
emmecielle
Beautiful shot! :)
flaviok
Magnifica foto, esplendido texto, aplausos (5)
lyron
Wonderful shot!!
flavia49
Excellent shot and very interesting informations!
sandra46
WONDERFUL! I'D LIKE TO LIVE THERE!
rawdodb
One of the places I never managed to get to but have always wanted to see Beautiful shot!!!!
bmac62
Fascinating architecture. Your notes tell quite a history. I didn't realize Monaco was as small as it is...tiny.
DennisReed
Interesting Building & History!
Minda
its beautiful as i said wish i can see this beautiful place of monaco...another great capture sig!!...(happy easter to you*..
jocko500
wonderful shoty of yhis wonderful place
kgb224
Awesome capture my friend.
Hendesse
Excellent and interesting shot. Fantastic details and light.
erlandpil
Another good shot erland
carlx
Wonderful palace!!!
debbielove
Must confess, a lovely and indeed, SUNNY looking place! Kept in pristine condition by the look of it too! Money NO object I imagine! Thanks again for the world tour shots! Great.... Rob.
casmindo
Everything is so perfect! Even the cannon balls! Nice shot Sig and great background material.
lucindawind
lovrely palace and shot !
densa
wonderful scene
dbrv6
Very nice capture and narrative about it.
thevolunteer
Makes me regret not learning my history more. Wasn't my interest at the time. Nice shot Sig. Aloha
Mousson
Wonderful photo !!!
bebert
j'ai vu ça quand j'avais 6 ou 7 ans.. tous ces canons m'ont choqués :)
Richardphotos
impressive place and capture Sig
beatoangelico
fantastic capture and super image..!!!
mairekas
Wonderful shot! Thanks for info!