Monaco City Tourist Map
Names for Monaco City
Several names are used for this historic area. On this page, Monaco City, Monaco-Ville, Monaco Old Town, Monaco Vieille Ville, Le Rocher and The Rock all refer to the historic quarter on the rocky promontory.
Monaco-Ville is the official French name. Le Rocher, or The Rock, describes the setting; Monaco Old Town and Monaco Vieille Ville are visitor terms.
Image: Monaco City Tourist Map
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The image shows the old town in one view. Use the Monaco City map image to locate the Palace, cathedral, gardens, museum and main streets before you arrive.
Because the Rock is compact, the map quickly shows how closely the major sights are grouped, ideal if you prefer walking without checking your phone at every corner.
PDF: Monaco City Tourist Map
Open the Monaco City Tourist Map PDF
The PDF gives you a map to save or print. Open the Monaco City tourist map PDF when you want an offline overview of Monaco Old Town and its principal attractions.
Keep it beside your itinerary or mark the places you plan to visit. For exact access points or real-time directions, switch to detailed local information.
Interactive: Monaco City Tourist Map
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The interactive version lets you zoom into the area. Use the interactive Monaco City map to move from the overall shape of the Rock to a specific landmark or viewpoint.
It is particularly helpful around the edges of Monaco-Ville, where paths, gardens and terraces open toward very different views over Port Hercule, Fontvieille and the Mediterranean.
Other Monaco Maps
Monaco Tourist Map
For the whole Principality, open our Monaco Tourist Map. It places Monaco City alongside Monte Carlo, La Condamine, Port Hercule, Fontvieille and Larvotto.
Use it for a full day, especially if you continue toward the harbor, casino district or beach.
Monte Carlo Tourist Map
For Casino Square and the glamorous eastern side of central Monaco, continue with our Monte Carlo Tourist Map.
It covers the Casino de Monte-Carlo, Hôtel de Paris and surrounding streets. Use it after the Monaco City map if your route continues toward Monte Carlo.
Monaco City Map with Attractions and Landmarks
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
The Prince’s Palace crowns the western end of the Rock. Place du Palais is the natural starting point for a Monaco City walking route, with broad views over the Principality nearby.
From here, the old town’s lanes spread east toward the cathedral, gardens and Oceanographic Museum. The compact layout makes it easy to continue on foot.
Monaco Cathedral
Monaco Cathedral stands a short walk from the Palace in the old town. Built in pale stone, it is one of the principal religious and historic landmarks on the Rock.
The cathedral belongs naturally in the same walking circuit as the Palace and Saint-Martin Gardens. It is also closely associated with Monaco’s princely family, including the tombs of Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III.
Oceanographic Museum
Perched dramatically above the sea, the Oceanographic Museum is one of Monaco’s most distinctive buildings. Its position on the edge of the Rock makes it both a major attraction and an excellent geographic marker on the map.
The museum sits near the eastern end of Monaco-Ville, so it combines naturally with the gardens and cathedral.
Saint-Martin Gardens
The Saint-Martin Gardens run along the seaward side of the Rock near the cathedral and Oceanographic Museum. They offer one of the most pleasant ways to connect Monaco City’s major sights on foot.
Mediterranean and exotic vegetation softens the rocky setting, while paths open toward sea views. They are especially useful as a scenic pause between cultural visits.
Place du Palais
Place du Palais is more than the forecourt of the Prince’s Palace. It is one of the best viewpoints for understanding Monaco’s geography, with perspectives toward Port Hercule and Monte Carlo on one side and Fontvieille on the other.
On a map, it sits at the western tip of the old town circuit. In practice, it is an ideal place to orient yourself before entering the lanes of Monaco-Ville.
Monaco Old Town Map
Monaco-Ville and Le Rocher
Monaco-Ville sits on a rocky promontory projecting into the Mediterranean. The Rock is the defining feature of Monaco Old Town, both visually and geographically.
This elevated position explains the dramatic views and the clear separation from La Condamine below. Once you understand the shape of the Rock, the old town becomes surprisingly straightforward to navigate.
Streets and Pedestrian Areas in Monaco Old Town
The streets around the Palace are compact and made for wandering. You do not need to chase every lane to enjoy Monaco Old Town, but a map keeps the Palace, cathedral and museum in the right order.
Small passages, façades and sudden sea views are part of the appeal, especially away from the busiest approach to Place du Palais.
Viewpoints Around Le Rocher
Some of Monaco’s best views come from the edges of the old town. Look for viewpoints facing Port Hercule, Monte Carlo, Fontvieille and the Mediterranean, as each side reveals a different perspective.
These viewpoints are also useful for planning. From above, Monaco’s compact but layered geography suddenly makes sense.
How to Use the Monaco City Tourist Map
Walking Around Monaco City
Monaco City is best explored on foot. Once you are on the Rock, the main attractions are close together, making it easy to build a compact walking circuit.
We recommend starting near Place du Palais, crossing the old streets toward the cathedral, continuing through Saint-Martin Gardens and finishing around the Oceanographic Museum, or simply reversing the route.
Planning a Visit to Monaco Old Town
For a short visit, focus on the Palace area, old streets and viewpoints. With more time, add the cathedral, gardens and museum.
Keep Monaco City together as one geographic block in your itinerary. If you then want to explore the rest of the Principality, switch to the Monaco Tourist Map for the overall picture or the Monte Carlo Tourist Map for the casino district.