Monaco

Places to visit near Monaco

Monaco is a town in Monaco, home to about 32,965 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 73 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 museums. The must-see places are Église Saint-Martin (1 km), Via Alpina Red R161 (1 km) and Zoological Garden of Monaco (1 km).

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Monaco at a glance

Location
Monaco
Population
about 32,965
Coordinates
43.7333° N, 7.4167° E
Places within 50 km
206 (206 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Monaco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Monaco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Monaco, by type

Churches near Monaco

103 churches within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is Église Saint-Martin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Monaco

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is Prince's Palace of Monaco (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monaco

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is Chemin des Révoires (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Monaco

24 museums within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is New National Museum of Monaco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Monaco

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is Zoological Garden of Monaco (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Monaco

6 parks within 100 km of Monaco. The closest is Jardin Exotique (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Monaco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monaco
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Martin · church
  3. 1 km Chemin des Révoires · viewpoint
  4. 1 km Jardin Exotique · park
  5. 1 km Zoological Garden of Monaco · garden
  6. 1 km Via Alpina Red R161 · trek
  7. 0 km Back to Monaco

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From travellers near Monaco

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How to reach Monaco

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    Within 15 km of Monaco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monaco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches73103Église Saint-Martin (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5361Prince's Palace of Monaco (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1939Chemin des Révoires (1 km)
    Museums2124New National Museum of Monaco (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1619Zoological Garden of Monaco (1 km)
    Parks56Jardin Exotique (1 km)
    Beaches & coast66Olivier Millénaire de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (6 km)
    Other attractions55Port Hercules (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Vej del Bouc Lake (57 km)
    Treks23Via Alpina Red R161 (1 km)
    Waterfalls33Japanese Garden (2 km)
    Caves33La Grotte (7 km)

    Monaco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monaco?

    Église Saint-Martin (church, about 1 km), Via Alpina Red R161 (trek, about 1 km), Zoological Garden of Monaco (garden, about 1 km), Jardin Exotique (park, about 1 km), Chemin des Révoires (viewpoint, about 1 km), Prince's Palace of Monaco (palace, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monaco?

    206 places on Spotwander: 73 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Monaco?

    Église Saint-Martin, about 1 km by road; Saint Nicholas Cathedral (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monaco?

    Prince's Palace of Monaco, about 1 km by road; Trophée des Alpes (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monaco?

    Chemin des Révoires, about 1 km by road; La Tête de Chien (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monaco?

    Start in Monaco, visit Église Saint-Martin, then Chemin des Révoires, then Jardin Exotique, then Zoological Garden of Monaco, then Via Alpina Red R161, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monaco?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Monaco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Monaco’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.