The palace reopened to the public in August 2022 following five years of renovations, revealing previously unseen frescoes, which Hello Monaco reports have been attributed to Genoese masters of the 16th century.

A popular tourist destination, the revamped State Apartments include the Throne Room, which boasts magnificent frescoes and chandeliers and was the location for the civil marriage ceremony of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene in July 2011.

Their religious ceremony was held in the main courtyard, with its stunning marble staircase and ornate archways. The courtyard was built by Monaco’s first Prince Honoré ll, who also founded the extensive collection of art and tapestries now displayed throughout the palace.

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