Fontvieille a port district in Monaco located centrally. Its proximity to Mediterranean sea makes it a beautiful tourist attraction. There are many buildings of significance in Fontvieille of Monaco, which are worth seeing.
Fontvieille of Monaco has a population of 3,300. The area of Fontvieille located in the southernmost part of Monaco is 0.33 sq. km. Fontvieille is famous for hosting many of the major sports events like the European Super Cup. It is home to International University of Monaco where many students come for studying from all across the world.
Fontvieille at Monaco is home to many beautiful buildings of historical importance. Here is a brief look to some of these buildings:
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Museum of Antique Automobile
: This museum has a variety of antique cars that are worth seeing. The vintage cars of royals are well kept in this museum.
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Princess Grace Rose Garden
: Located near the sea on a magnificent floating marina this rose garden is dedicated to the late Princess Grace of Monaco. Here you can find a riot of colours as roses in different colours vie for attention..
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Stamps and Money Museum
: This museum houses a variety of collections of dollar bills, coins and stamps belonging to Monaco. People interested in philately must visit this.
- The Ship and the Castle: It is a British pub built as a ship with the look of a castle
At Fontvieille in Monaco you can have ample chances of shopping for the items are less expensive here as compared to those in Monte Carlo.
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