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History and Heritage

The history of the Principality through the ages, historic sites, and notable figures.

Law and Legislation

Monegasque law was originally a statutory legal system based on the Roman tradition. In its modern history, its development has achieved a balance between the influence of statutory law and the judicial creation of case law.

Institutions

The political and institutional regime of the Principality is governed by Constitution of 17 December 1962 (as amended by Act N° 1.249 of 2 April 2002).

The Government

The Minister of State, assisted by five Government Advisors - Ministers, received from the Constitution the high mission of administering the Country.

14 April 2026

Rencontre bilatérale entre Isabelle Berro‑Amadeï et Xavier Bettel à Monaco

Le 10 avril 2026, Isabelle BERRO-AMADEÏ, Conseiller de Gouvernement - Ministre des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération, a reçu M. Xavier BETTEL, Vice-Premier Ministre et Ministre des Affaires étrangères du Luxembourg, pour un entretien bilatéral, en présence de S.E. M. Frédéric LABARRERE, Ambassadeur de Monaco au Luxembourg, et de M. Benjamin VALLI, Directeur des Relations Diplomatiques et Consulaires.

14 April 2026

Visit Monaco unveils its new international leisure campaign “Monaco, Everything At Once.”

This spring, Visit Monaco is launching its new international campaign, “Monaco, Everything At Once.”The campaign is designed to be rolled out across all of Monaco’s key target markets, with the ambition of strengthening both awareness and desirability among leisure travelers.

13 April 2026

Department of Cultural Affairs - Photo Exhibition “Heritage at Risk” - Until 4 October 2026 on the railings of the Saint-Martin Gardens

The Department of Cultural Affairs inaugurated on Wednesday 8 April, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the exhibition of the winners of the photography competition for young people aged 11 to 25, on the theme “Heritage at Risk”, in line with the 2026 edition of the European Heritage Days.