Dolls from Monaco at the Institute du Monde Arabe

The Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris is hosting from 27th November 2012 to 28th April 2013 the exhibition 'Thousand and One Nights'.
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco was asked to loan two automata inspired by Oriental culture from the Collection Galea: The Snake Charmer and The Hookah Smoking.

Vatican II, a Council for the World

On the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Council Vatican II, on Friday 30th November the Cathedral of Monaco will host a symposium from 20:00-22:30.
Monsignor Bernard Barsi, Prof. Daniel Reel, and Prof. Pierre François Astor will give lectures.

Monaco National Day

Congratulations to the people of Monaco on the 156th National Day today!
Best wishes on this special day.

HSH Prince Albert II visits the Republic of Turkey

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Turkey from 6th to 7th November 2012.
During his visit, he placed a wreath at the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, visited the President of the Republic of Turkey. He also took part in a meeting with members of the Chamber of Economic Developement of Istanbul and the Principality. Finaly he visited Bogazici University, where he gave a speech regarding the environment and then attended a reception organized by the Fondation Albert II de Monaco.

Monte Carlo Casino

The Monte Carlo Casino is a gambling and entertainment complex located in Monte Carlo, Monaco. It was built in 1893 by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Paris Opera House and it includes a casino, the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, and the office of Les Ballets de Monte Carlo.

Price for Monaco

Monaco was recognised during the Night View Convention Summit in Nagasaki (4-6 October 2012) as one of the three cities with the best night-time view in the world. The price was received by H.E. Mr. Patrick Medecin, Ambassador of Monaco to Japan.