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The Observatory Caves, Moneghetti is a very interesting tourist attractions in Moneghetti. It is located at the cliff of the Exotic Garden In Moneghetti. The Observatory Caves, Moneghetti is named after a small astronomical observatory which was located here.

The Exotic Garden is actually a beautiful garden in the rocky mountainside of Moneghetti and houses about 7000 species of plant varieties including 1500 species of cactus and aloe from Africa and South America. This plant kingdom spreads over acres of land and bears sufficient testimonials to the micro-climate of Monaco.

The Observatory Caves is another place of sightseeing situated within the premises of the Exotic Garden at an elevation of 100 meters. The caves open up in an underground cavity. There lies the Observatory Caves of Moneghetti. These caves belong to the prehistoric ages. This underground enclosure has contact with the surface of the ground or with the sea. There are 300 steps to reach the caves, which are about 98 meters to 40 meters in height.

These caves houses traces of human existence making it a historic site. There are remains of animal bones which served as the food for the human beings who lived in these caves. These remains give an idea of the climate which prevailed in the region some 2,50,000 years ago.

In the other chambers of the Cave there are stalactites, stalagmites and limestone incrustations. The fascinating concretions found in these caves even include, curtains, spaghetti and column like concretions. The caves are mainly made of calcareous rocks, which have been hollowed out by water which is rich in Carbon dioxide.

The Observatory Caves remains opens daily though the timings are changed from time to time. From May15 to September 15, the site remains open from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. From September 16-May14, the caves remain open from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM or nightfall. The place remains closed on November 19- December 25. So, plan your Moneghetti Tour schedule accordingly.

The rates applicable to the admission fees are very moderate. Children within the age group of 6 to 18 years and students are offered a discounted rate.

The visit to the observatory caves can be followed by a visit to the Prehistoric Anthropology Museum, which is a perfect complement to the cave tour. Tourists can also take help from specialized travel guides while planning to take a tour of the caves.

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