Monaco is known for its imposing and fabulous holiday attractions, but besides its tourist venues it has a really rich cultural and monumental inheritance. The Monaco Cathedral is the major cultural and spiritual site in Monaco. The Cathedral dates the 18th century and it is also known as The Saint Nicolas Cathedral or The Cathedral Notre Dame Imaculee. The Monaco Cathedral is situated in the oldest part old Monaco, Monaco Ville and was built at the same place as the first parish church old Saint Nicolas, in 13th century in Monaco. The Monaco Cathedral can be reached at the central square of Monaco Ville, which is surrounded by elegant and charming restaurants, art galleries and museums. The Monaco Cathedral is appreciated also as a historical and architectural location, because it preserved the medieval architectural style of the first churches in Monaco. In the area of Monaco Ville, also can be explored The Oceanographic Museum, The Prince’s Palace and The Court House, that keep the same medieval and royal architectural design. The Cathedral homes the tombs of the royal family representatives in Monaco. There can be visited the tombs of the reputable Prince Rainier and Princess Grace.
The Monaco Cathedral is the major location for the religious festivals and holidays in Monaco and it represents an important cultural centre for the local population. The interior design of the Cathedral was composed by the Nicois Louis Brea painter. The Cathedral is open for all who want to discover the solemn silence and art of the church’s interior. There can be admired the altar and the Episcopal throne made of white marble. The Cathedral’s religious services are accompanied by The Cathedral Choir and by The Petits Chanteurs de Monaco. This major cultural site is also appreciated for its Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco. The architectural style of the Cathedral reminds the Roman Byzantine style which is preserved till nowadays. The Cathedral interior walls are painted in spectacular religious images and figures, also there can be noticed the amazing mosaics on the interior walls. There are also exhibited the Christ and Virgin Mary’s appearances, presenting different biblical actions. One of the most important masses is the Feast of Saint Devote, that is the Saint Patron of Principality of Monaco and The National Holiday in autumn. Besides the spectacular adornments, there can be discovered many art pieces and works that preserves the national culture and history.
The Monaco Cathedral hosts four distinctive bells: The Religious, The Nicole, The Marie Immaculate and The Benedicta. The Monaco Cathedral is open for public visits, but the visitors have to take into consideration that it is a religious location and have to keep silence and respect. The main entrance in the Cathedral is combined of small arches that form a really impressive look. The Monaco Cathedral assembles the cultural and art inheritance of the local people, who are called the native Monegasques. The Cathedral provides beautiful masses and religious festivals that celebrates the main religious national holidays and preserves the memory of the religious figures and of the royal representatives of the Principality of Monaco. The Monaco Cathedral will amaze you with its special medieval architecture and with its solemn ambiance that hosts magnificent masterpieces in its fabulous and hospitable building.
By Natasha Prijilevschi
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The Monaco Cathedral - Cultural venue
The Monaco Cathedral - Religious centre
The Monaco Cathedral - Impressive place
