Best Prince S Palace Of Monaco Tours from Lucerne

This regal structure has been the official residence of the ruling Grimaldi family of Monaco for more than seven centuries and it was built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress. A statue of François Grimaldi stands outside the Prince's Palace of Monaco as a tribute to when he disguised himself as a monk in 1297 to seize the fortress. The palace's state rooms, courtyard and museum is open for public tours. Visitors also can view Prince Rainier III's collection of antique cars.