Jardin Exotique, Monaco

Coordinates: 43°43′53″N 7°24′50″E / 43.73139°N 7.41389°E / 43.73139; 7.41389
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Jardin Exotique
Ward of Monaco
A view of Jardin Exotique in 1995
A view of Jardin Exotique in 1995
Location in Monaco
Location in Monaco
Coordinates: 43°43′53″N 7°24′50″E / 43.73139°N 7.41389°E / 43.73139; 7.41389
CountryMonaco
Area
 • Total23.4865 ha (58.0364 acres)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total5,374

Jardin Exotique (French pronunciation: [ʒaʁdɛ̃ ɛɡzɔtik]) is the westernmost ward in the Principality of Monaco.[1] It is incorporated in the traditional quarter of La Condamine.

History

Jardin Exotique was formed in 2013 from the merger of the residential areas of La Colle and Les Révoires.[2][3] An underground and pedestrian axis is scheduled to be completed in 2023 and it will link the top of Boulevard du Jardin Exotique to Fontvieille.[4]

Geography

Jardin Exotique lies on the northwestern side of the principality.

Moneghetti.[5][6][7] The newly created ward covers an area of 23.49 hectares (58.0 acres).[8]

The Les Révoires area, which has steep inclines, offers views of the Rock of Monaco and the Mediterranean. It is also the location of the Chemin des Révoires,[9] Monaco's highest point, 162 metres (531 ft)[10] above sea level.[11]

Landmarks

Jardin Exotique contains the celebrated

succulent and cacti. There is also a museum, called the Prehistoric Anthropology, located within the Exotic Garden, which displays a variety of prehistoric remains.[13]

Through La Colle, Princess Grace Hospital Centre, Monaco's only public hospital, is located in the westernmost portion of Jardin Exotique.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Monaco Districts". Monaco. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ "2012 Statistics". www.gouv.mc.
  3. ^ "Ordonnance Souveraine n° 4.481 du 13 septembre 2013". Journal de Monaco (Bulletin Officiel de la Principauté. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Ce souterrain va changer la vie des Monégasques". www.monacomatin.mc.
  5. ^ a b "Monaco - Geography / About Monaco / Monaco Official Site". Visit Monaco.
  6. ^ Districts of Monaco
  7. ^ Wards of Monaco
  8. ^ "monaco statistics pocket, Edition 2014" (PDF). Fürstentum Monaco. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  9. ISBN 978-2-86410-505-3
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  10. ISBN 978-1-84965-960-4
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  11. ^ "Chemin des Révoires". Archived from the original on 10 December 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
  12. ^ Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 62, B.P. 105, 98002 Monaco Cedex
  13. ^ "Le Jardin Exotique". Jardin Exotique de Monaco. Archived from the original on 26 December 2012.
  14. ^ "Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace – Monaco". www.chpg.mc. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012.

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