Pavilion Preview
Theme: Monaco Past, Present and Future; The Challenges of an Evolving City-State
National Pavilion Day: October 7
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site
Pavilion Features
The facade of the pavilion features several blue light rings of water to illustrate the country's attachment to its coastal environment. The 2,000-square-meter pavilion invites visitors to explore the evolution of cars, city transformation and KERS system from Monaco Grand Prix's beginning in 1929 in a special area dedicated to Formula One. The Monaco leg is the only city in the world to have a circuit inside it. A walk along typical old streets of Monaco will allow visitors to discover the city and its flora and fauna.
Pavilion Highlights
Highlight 1: Animation Movie
Upon entering the pavilion, visitors will see a six-minute animation movie "Monaco, a rock for eternity" exclusively produced for the Expo. An extraordinary adventure will be unfolded, which will send visitors back to prehistoric times. The cinema can accommodate 250 people and will be equipped with a high definition screen of 56 meters.
Highlight 2: Luxury Ecological Car Prototype
A luxury ecological car prototype of the new Venturi Volage is on display inside the pavilion. There is a portrait gallery of Monaco's rulers to illustrate the country's evolution. Names include Charles III, Albert Ist, Ranier III, Princess Grace and H.S.H Albert II.