“Did anyone else feel a chill?” whispered a tourist, clutching her husband’s arm as they stood before the unassuming Petite chapelle. The Petite chapelle, far less imposing than the grand Monaco Cathedral, held a different kind of power. This small chapel, nestled within the ancient walls of the old town, whispered of a time before Monaco glittered with casinos and Formula One races. It was a time when the Grimaldi family, having just seized the fortress in a cloak-and-dagger operation, needed a place of solace and prayer. While the exact origins of the Petite chapelle remain shrouded in the mists of time, its presence serves as a silent testament to the enduring faith of the Grimaldis. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine those early rulers, seeking guidance and strength within these very walls. You can almost hear the murmur of prayers and feel the flickering candlelight that once illuminated this sacred space.
Fontaine globe Sculpture
“And Clean” in Latin. It’s the name of the sculpture. A bronze hand on a globe, pointing towards the sky.