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Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate

Known locally as Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée

A pale-stone cathedral in Monaco-Ville containing the tombs of members of the princely family.

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Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate Uhooep · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
45 minutes
Setting
Indoor
Region
Monaco-Ville
Last checked
10 Aug 2026

Why visit

Monaco Cathedral is both the principal Roman Catholic church of the principality and an important place in the Grimaldi story. Its light stone interior, chapels and royal tombs offer a quieter counterpoint to the palace nearby, while the building shows the religious and civic identity of Monaco-Ville. The cathedral is compact enough to include in a walking day on the Rock, yet it rewards attention to the architectural details, liturgical furnishings and memorials rather than functioning only as a brief exterior stop.

What you will see

  • Romanesque-Byzantine revival interior.
  • Princely family tombs.
  • Religious art and chapels.

History

The present cathedral was built from 1875 on the site of the earlier Church of Saint Nicholas, which had medieval origins. Constructed in pale stone in a Romanesque-Byzantine revival style, it was consecrated in 1911. It became closely associated with Monaco’s ruling family through major ceremonies and burials, including those of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace.

Photographs

Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate

Uhooep · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Respect services and private worship when visiting.

  2. 2

    The cathedral is close to the palace and Saint Martin Gardens.

About Monaco-Ville

The historic Rock concentrates the princely palace, cathedral, museums, gardens and cliff-edge heritage above the sea.

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