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Saint Nicholas Cathedral

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Romanesque Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint Nicholas, dating from the 19th century. People often mention cathedral, beautiful, visit, Grace, church, Monaco, free,


Address

4 Rue Colonel Bellando de Castro, 98000 Monaco

Website

diocese.mc

Contact

+377 99 99 14 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Arnþór D. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely beautiful church, with amazing architecture and artworks. Free entrance. Good to note that you need to cover your shoulders. Inside there were a lot of artwork, made in different centuries it seemed, but I could not tell because I don’t understand Latin. The clerestory windows were also beautiful.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anderson P. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing architecture and a good example of a Roman-Bizantine church. The inside part is a must go. Everything is delicate and beautiful. Some members of the Royal Family were buried there. I recommend the visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JPe T. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a beautiful cathedral inside and outside. You'll find Grace Kelly's tomb there under her birth name 'Gratia Patricia' They required some dress code as both, female and male, wearing shoulders covered. Shorts are allowed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex L. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture and rich in decorative elements inside. However I was a bit surprised to see the interior walls not being painted/plastered to elevate the design. I guess the idea was to keep the decorations standing up and more simplistic approach with the structure
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Niliam J. 8 months ago on Google
    A stunning architectural white stone building. A must worthwhile visit when you're In Monaco.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 left d. 5 years ago on Google
    For those who like to spend time watching religious paintings, architectural points, for those who pay a visit to the desist prince and princess, and perhaps for those who pray. The cathedral has many aspects and different interests for a reason to pay a visit. It is a historic place among the others in Monaco.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cataldo De S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral :) Free entry, very few visitors on a saturday, interesting things to discover: graves of former princes and princesses, many different antique statues, paintings, frescos… definitely worth a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kama'aina G. 2 years ago on Google
    After walking through the gardens, one comes upon this beautiful church.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rich B. 6 months ago on Google
    Went to 10:30 AM Mass in French. Saw Grace Kelly's grave in the church. The Monte Carlo streets and sidewalks were spotless. Have your passports with you so you can get them stamped at the city hall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mauricio P. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful Cathedral A must visit in Monaco 🇲🇨

  • 5/5 Howzit B. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful and tranquil. Had to visit Princes Grace’s resting place.

  • 5/5 Debasmita B. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely cathedral, no entry fee. It is small but well worth the hike to the top of the hill.

  • 5/5 Meryem K. 1 year ago on Google
    A breath taking cathedral. Definitely worth a visit. It’s free to enter and lighting a candle for 1 or 2 euro is greatly appreciated

  • 5/5 Renata J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cathedral,wedding place of Grace Kelly and Rainier. Free entrance.

  • 5/5 Francesco X. 11 months ago on Google
    This beautiful cathedral was built between 1875 and 1903 on the site where there was the first parish church of Monaco, dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Here are buried some members of the Grimaldi family, including Rainier III and Grace Kelly. The place can be visited for free.

  • 4/5 Chandra Kanth R. 7 months ago on Google
    The architecture here is quite good, and what's even better are the fantastic viewpoints nearby.

  • 4/5 Hashim F. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice Cathedral near the palace of the Prince. Just in front of the cathedral there are some nice views.

  • 5/5 Federico N. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice place. The royal family are buried here.

  • 5/5 Kai 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful. The entrance is free and the althar is different from other cathedrals I've visited. It looks absolutely stunning from the outside and very nice also inside.

  • 5/5 Hue Anh H. 1 year ago on Google
    The way walk to the cathedral leads us through many beautiful views.

  • 5/5 Oya H. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are planning to climb the bell tower of the cathedral, you must be good prepared and have strong leg muscles because the tower is 84 meters tall and you will have to climb over 400 stairs which makes you exhausted. We don’t recommend it with kids. But the view from the top of tower is spectacular

  • 3/5 Gerben V. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a small catholic cathedrall. Not as big as expected and less decorated then I'm used to. It's nevertheless fun to see, free to visit and in the middle of the old town

  • 4/5 Brenda A. 1 year ago on Google
    Didn't go inside but it's a beautiful church in a great area to walk around and shop.

  • 4/5 R. 1 year ago on Google
    The cathedral's interior was not that impressive but it sure looks cool from the outside

  • 5/5 Ralph N. 1 year ago on Google
    Dating back to the 19th century, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral is a Romanesque church which sits next to the water in Monte Carlo, Monaco. It’s exquisitely beautiful and neighbors the picturesque courthouse next door. If you want to see the interior, you’re in for a surprise. It’s free admission! You can’t beat the price of free.

  • 5/5 G D. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice little cathedral on a hill in Monaco where Princess Grace and her husband, Prince Ranier are both buried. Not as large as many other cathedrals we have seen in Europe but we'll worth a view if you are in Monaco.

  • 5/5 Mr P. 3 years ago on Google
    Romantic, mystic and every womans secret dream to be married as a princess. Real life novel matetial

  • 5/5 T C. 4 years ago on Google
    Built in Roma-Byzantine style, from a white stone which is said to get brother when it rain. Was erected in 1875 where ones was St. Nichols Church. This cathedral is the resting place for several members of the Grimaldi family, included Princess Grace and Rainier III.

  • 5/5 Beatrice P. 2 years ago on Google
    Astonishing building at the center of La Rocher, few steps from the prince's palace.

  • 5/5 Gina Marie E. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful cathedral, with the tombs of the royal family (including Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III).


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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