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Casino Monte-Carlo
15 Reviews I regret not having the time to visit the famous Grand Casino of Monte Carlo. The very idea of the Grand Casino and Hotel de Paris conjures up marvelous images in my mind---of course I'm relying on...
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Grand Prix de Monaco Monte-Carlo
5 Reviews Every second year, two weeks ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix historical cars from all over the world gather in the Principality for the Historical Car Grand Prix. The event takes place along the...
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Palace Monte-Carlo
4 Reviews The structure known today as the Prince's Palace and residence of the Prince of Monaco, started its life of service as a Genoese fortress circa 1191 to 1215. Due to the small size of the country and...
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The Oceanography Museum Monte-Carlo
5 Reviews This museum was founded in 1910 by Albert I, the great grandfather of the present prince. In the main rotunda is a statue of Albert in his favourite costume - that of a sea captain. Displayed are...
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Change of Guard Monte-Carlo
5 Reviews Directly opposite the Royal Palace one can find the officers barracks. Originally it housed officers of the French Legion. Charles III changed the purpose to house the Guard of Honour of the Prince’s...
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Monaco Cathedral Monte-Carlo
3 Reviews The Monaco Cathedral is not only quite beautiful but is notable as the final resting place of many of the Grimaldi Princes but also that of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, the former Grace Kelly....
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Exotic Garden Monte-Carlo
4 Reviews One thing in Monte Carlo that will not cost you a King's ransom is to visit the gardens which are adjacent to the aquarium. The local very pleasant climate is obviously conducive to growth and the...
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Marina Monte-Carlo
2 Reviews Ok, so you're walking around and you see boats. Well, maybe not boats, but yachts. Big yachts! Then you must be near the Monte Carlo Marina. Take a look at the fabulous vessels bobbing in the water...
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Winter Carnival Monte-Carlo
2 Reviews We were in Monte Carlo in November, and there was a "Winter Carnival" going on along the waterfront at the Marina. If we understood right, it is an annual event that is held. We had a great time...
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Princess Grace Burial SIte Monte-Carlo
1 Review After our half-day tour of Nice and Eze, we used our free time in Monte Carlo to climb the inclined walk-way up to the "Prince's Palace." From the Place du Palais, we walked the narrow streets til...
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Fontvieille Monte-Carlo
2 Reviews Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters (districts) in the principality of Monaco, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is a newly constructed area reclaimed...
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Church of Sainte Dévote Monte-Carlo
1 Review One can see that space is tight in Monaco when visiting this church, a road bridge just above it, during the F1 Grand Prix tyres and equipment just in front off it. This votive chapel dedicated to...
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I can just imagine Grace Kelly, her husband and her kids walking around this place. Grace Kelly to the people of Monaco, is a canonized saint. She was well loved here. The Grimaldi Family has ruled the Principality since 1297. Originally, it was a Genoese fortress (1215). What if Prince Albert have fans who want to visit him? Hmmmm...you have to pass through the sentinels, I guess. =)
Set on an imposing rock cliff facing the Mediterranean Sea, the museum houses one of the finest aquariums in Europe, model ships, sea animal skeletons, exhibits of documents and photographs taken on various expeditions.The Oceanographic Museum is one of main attractions for tourists in the Principality and it really worths a visit!
The Palais Princier (Prince's Palace) is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco and his family.It's often called the Pink Palace by travellers and it glitters brightly in the sparkling Mediterranean sunshine.
Monaco is a small city-state in Western Europe and is situated along the famous French Riviera between the Mediterranean Sea and France. It is about 20km's north east of Nice 8km from the border of France and Italy. It has long been a playground of the rich and famous thanks to its lack of income tax. Despite it's small size and population it has more millionaires per capita than any other country in the world.Check out the next picture of the harbour and you'll find the who's who in this world yacht collection. Maybe I can park my kayak somewhere around here?
The Place du Casino, the Avenue des Beaux-Arts and the Metropole Shopping Centre are lined with boutiques of top couturiers. World-renowned jewelers, luxury shops, antiques dealers and decorators display their wares in Casino Square and its neighboring thoroughfares. There are more affordable items on the Boulevard des Moulins but still good quality. Other popular streets include the rue Caroline and the rue Grimaldi. Shops in the pedestrian walkways of Monaco specialise in more local souvenirs.Visitors do not have to pay value-added tax on luxury items.
This is the site of the Princess Grace Rose Garden and the marina. Fontvielle Park covers nearly 4 acres and has actually been reclaimed from the Mediterranean sea. One of the later attractions is the Stamps and Money Museum along with the Museum of Old Cars/ , showcases the private collections of Prince Rainier..
On January, 6th 1875, the first stone was laid of the Cathedral and was built during the reign of Charles III and completed in 1884. The Cathedral is built of white stone from la Turbie, the same as the Clock Tower of the Palace and the Spanish Renaissance style altar is made of gilded wood. The Cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
For many centuries, the fortress of Monaco was sought-after by the enemies of the Grimaldi which resulted in numerous battles with the Spanish, Genoese and French. In fact for almost 400 years, Monaco continued as a fortress for defensive purposes. Towards the middle of the 17th century, Prince Honor II (1597-1662) undertook the earliest steps to transform it into a palace. Since his accession in 1949, H.S.H. Prince Rainier III has adopted as his goal the embellishment and modernisation of the Palace. The old frescoes were restored. During the Revolution, the southern wing was destroyed and then rebuilt and today it houses the private apartments of the Grimaldi family. The Museum of Souvenirs of Napoleon and the Archives of the Prince's Palace is also found there. Open to the public : June to October (The great apartments), but the Napoleonic Museum and the Archive collection is open all...
The palace of the grandduke of Monaco ... with lots of tacky paintings of the royal family inside. Fun! It reminds me of the film "The mouse that roared" (with Margaret Rutherford) where a mini-republic decides to declare war on Great Britain.
The Musee Oceanographique in Monaco is very interesting as it combines an excellent aquarium with an exhibition on maritime natural history. It was founded by the famous ocean explorer Jaques Costeau.
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo Monaco
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Hotel De Paris Monte-Carlo
3 Reviews and 134 Opinions The Hôtel de Paris is the finest hotel in Monte Carlo. Despite other reviews I have read, I did not...
Abela Hotel Monaco Fontvieille
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Reviews and photos of Monaco attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Monaco sightseeing.
Q: Hi everyone. It's been over 30 years since I've been to the south of France, and I am planning a trip to Monaco next May, so I'd...
A: Yes, the train is still a good way to travel. I suggest visiting Collioure in France between Perpignan and the Spanish border. It´s a great little place and you won´t...
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