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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Monaco

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Monaco, Monaco

Updated December 3, 2024

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Octopus on the ceiling

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Oceanographic Museum

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.
Juan Manuel Fangio Statue

Monaco, Monaco

Juan Manuel Fangio Statue

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Fort Antoine Theatre

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Fort Antoine Theatre

This public amphitheater was once a key part of Monaco’s defense strategy.
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Automatons and Dolls of Yesteryear

Thousands of costumed dolls fill one of the world's creepiest museums.
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Eze-sur-mer seen from the Nietzsche path.

Èze, France

Nietzsche's Path

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.
3 miles from Monaco

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Fête du Citron

Every year, the town of Menton, France, turns lemons and oranges into giant sculptures depicting windmills, dragons, and more.
4 miles from Monaco
Villa Kerlylos Greek House

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

Villa Kérylos

A reconstruction of a classic mansion on the island of Delos was designed for a historian and archaeologist.
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