Monte Carlo, Monaco 🏰
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a micro-state in Western Europe. Actually, this is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is entirely urban. Monaco is […]
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Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a micro-state in Western Europe. Actually, this is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is entirely urban. Monaco is […]
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a micro-state in Western Europe. Actually, this is the second smallest independent state in the world (after the Vatican) and is entirely urban.
Monaco is surrounded by France on three sides and the remaining part of the country is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
I arrived from the train station which I noticed was entirely in marble.
Monaco is a principality governed under a form of constitutional monarchy, with Prince Albert II as head of state.
The official language is French, but Monégasque, Italian, and English are widely spoken and understood.
The state’s sovereignty was officially recognized by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861, with Monaco becoming a full United Nations voting member in 1993. Despite Monaco’s independence and separate foreign policy, its defense is the responsibility of France. Yap, that’s true. Monaco does not have its own major defense force. The country’s defense is France’ responsibility.
In more recent years, Monaco has become a major banking centre and due to no income tax, low business taxes became a tax haven
It is also the host of the annual street circuit motor race Monaco Grand Prix, one of the original Grands Prix of Formula One.
Monaco Grand Prix is one of the main events that the country hosts every year. If you are curious about the winner of the event, note that Ayrton Senna has won the Grand Prix 6 times, more than any other race car driver.
In 15th century, the Grimaldi family purchased Monaco from the Crown of Aragon and became the official and undisputed rulers of “the Rock of Monaco”. The story tells that Grimaldi was good in cheating with cards and gambling so he got the Rock of Monaco by scam and founded the country.
Unfortunately since then, the entire royal family has been cursed. The latest curse occurred in 1982 when beautiful Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly died in a car crash after marrying Prince Rainier III.
She is buried in Saint Nicholas Cathedral which is also known as Monaco Cathedral which was built in 19th century.
Three of James Bond Films have been shot here in Monte-Carlo Casino. Why not? The casino is so classy that even the best of the James Bond films need to shoot a scene or two here. Unfortunately I was not allowed to enter, but the casino and the buildings around are stunning:
Casino de Monte-Carlo was opened in Monaco in 1863. Inside are the gambling tables since 19th century.
Do not be surprised to learn that the native of Monaco are not allowed to gamble here and visit the casino. The rule is imposed by the country’s government, which does not want its citizens to gamble away their money. The casino is a source of income for the country and provides employment to its residents.
Although the current Princess Caroline is accredited with establishing gambling casinos in Monaco to support the House of Grimaldi (the ruling family of Monaco) from bankruptcy.
For the rich and famous people from across the world, Monaco is a premier tourist destination and recreation center. So the view on the seaside is actually the view on rich and expensive yachts and streets are filled with luxurious cars.
While wandering around I was bumping into many parks and gardens but the most popular one is the Rose garden of Princess Grace Kelly created in 1984 as a memorial to princess. The garden features more than 4,000 roses.
Climbing up the hill you will actually get to the Old Town of Monaco. This is also known as Monaco Ville or Le Rocher (eng. the Rock) and is the government and historical centre of the Principality, as well as being one of the two main tourist sites.
The Prince’s Palace, official residence of the Prince and Princess of Monaco, location of the Royal court, almost a city within the city is there as well, located at the Palace square.
Since the end of the 13th century, it has been the stronghold and home of the mentioned Grimaldi family.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the palace and its owners became symbols of the slightly risqué glamour and decadence that were associated with Monte Carlo and the French Riviera. Glamour and theatricality became reality when the American film star Grace Kelly became chatelaine of the palace in 1956. In the 21st century, the palace remains the residence of the current Prince of Monaco.
Wonderful post. Loved the way you explained and the pictures you used!
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Thank you!
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Your photos are gorgeous! Sounds like a greattrip!
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Love the way you have described the beautiful Monaco with pictures.
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Worth reading
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Great trip and nice photos and i really loved to travel..
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Worth reading thank you for sharing
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Awesome…..
All the pic showing the beauty of nature.
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Wow this is indeed beautiful place to visit
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Croatia is so beautiful. I love the scenery.Btw, what camera do you use in taking photos? Your pictures look great.
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Montecarlo is breathtakingly beautiful, I would love to visit this city someday. I would plan to visit the city as well as watch the Grand Prix. Nicely described with the pictures.
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realy great work love you blog
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That marble train station looks lovely. It’s so nice to visit Monte Carlo, I hope I could one day.
Joy to the World
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Really great place to drive in Manaco. Superbbb…
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This is lovely! I absolutely enjoy looking at the designs of the homes. Although they are classic in style, they all look stunning! Thank you so much for sharing with us these photos.
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Really really want to go to MC badly! Fantastic article and great pics!
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Monaco looks magnificent! Love looking at the colors! I love visiting ancient cathedrals. I did not know that Italian is spoken there. That’s a cool fact! bellissimamma.it 🙂
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Really great place
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I did not know that it is the second smallest nation of the world. You mention the facts beautifully
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Amazing
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Such a wonderful place, I always thought Monte Carlo is a clothing brand. Just realized now that a place with same name exists. Thanks for sharing.
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Wonderful place . Love looking at the colors. ❤
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Princess Caroline establishing gambling casinos in Monaco to support the House of Grimaldi…this is what I call enterprising and moving forward with times.
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Amazing pictures.
Please check my post on Monaco http://mesmotsbysazz.com/2018/12/20/monaco-a-true-heaven/
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Hypnotic place 😍
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