Monaco

In 1215, the city Republic of Genoa set out to build the first fortified castle on the site where the princely palace stands today. The ruling families in Genoa were deeply involved in the running battle between emperors and popes. The Grimaldis were one of these ruling families and by the end of the 13th century they came up losers in the cities internal power struggles and were exiled from Genoa. They thought that they were entitled to at least some compensation from Genoa and took the...Read Full Story

In 1215, the city Republic of Genoa set out to build the first fortified castle on the site where the princely palace stands today. The ruling families in Genoa were deeply involved in the running battle between emperors and popes. The Grimaldis were one of these ruling families and by the end of the 13th century they came up losers in the cities internal power struggles and were exiled from Genoa. They thought that they were entitled to at least some compensation from Genoa and took the...Read Full Story

In 1215, the city Republic of Genoa set out to build the first fortified castle on the site where the princely palace stands today. The ruling families in Genoa were deeply involved in the running battle between emperors and popes. The Grimaldis were one of these ruling families and by the end of the 13th century they came up losers in the cities internal power struggles and were exiled from Genoa. They thought that they were entitled to at least some compensation from Genoa and took the...Read Full Story

Bonhams returns to Monaco for the 21st consecutive year for its Les Grandes Marques à Monaco auction, taking place on 30th April 2010 at the Musée des Voitures du Prince in the Principality. Bonhams unveiled a superb selection of collector cars as part of its annual sale, headlined by a 1950 Ferrari 166/195S Cabriolet by Vignale that is expected to fetch in the region of one million euros. From the same marque is a very rare and sought after ‘alloy bodied’ 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB (estimate 680...Read Full Story

Bonhams returns to Monaco for the 21st consecutive year for its Les Grandes Marques à Monaco auction, taking place on 30th April 2010 at the Musée des Voitures du Prince in the Principality. Bonhams unveiled a superb selection of collector cars as part of its annual sale, headlined by a 1950 Ferrari 166/195S Cabriolet by Vignale that is expected to fetch in the region of one million euros. From the same marque is a very rare and sought after ‘alloy bodied’ 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB (estimate 680...Read Full Story