#752 Globally
⛪ Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate Monaco
Monaco
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate, built in 1875-1903 from white La Turbie stone, is Monaco's principal church and the burial place of the Grimaldi family rulers. It is best known as the final resting place of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace (formerly Grace Kelly), whose graves attract visitors from around the world. The cathedral also hosts the renowned Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco boys' choir, which performs during religious services.
Key Facts
- •Built between 1875 and 1903 in Romanesque-Byzantine style from white La Turbie stone
- •The tombs of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly are in the choir
- •Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married here in 1956
- •Stands on the site of a 13th-century church dedicated to St Nicholas
- •Home to the celebrated Les Petits Chanteurs de Monaco boys' choir
Location
Coordinates: 43.7308, 7.4222
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