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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Monaco

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Oceanographic Museum

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.
Juan Manuel Fangio Statue

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Juan Manuel Fangio Statue

This statue of the great Argentinian car driver is located near a famous curve of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Fort Antoine Theatre

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Fort Antoine Theatre

This public amphitheater was once a key part of Monaco’s defense strategy.
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Jardin Exotique d’Èze

Hilltop garden on the site of an old fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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Nietzsche's Path

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.
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Fête du Citron

Every year, the town of Menton, France, turns lemons and oranges into giant sculptures depicting windmills, dragons, and more.
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