"WELCOME TO MONACO" Monaco by MartinaH

Monaco Travel Guide: 245 reviews and 826 photos

General information

Some general infos about Monaco

Monaco is located on the Mediterranean Sea, tucked into the Maritimes Alps, near toNice International Airport and the French and Italian Rivieras.

It has a population of about 32,000 people.

The Government is a constitutional monarchy led by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III

The official language is French, but English and Italian are widely spoken.

Some history of Monaco:

Prince Rainier III ascended to the throne in 1949 and later caught the world's attention with his marriage to Grace Kelly. Today, Monaco still stands as a proud monarchy with H.S.H. Rainier III as its head of state. In 1997, the Grimaldi family celebrated the 700th anniversary of its reign in Monaco.

Monaco - ville, the Condamine, Monte Carlo, ...

Monaco-Palace

Monaco-Ville on the Rock, the old fortified town, with the Prince's Palace, the Cathedral and the Oceanographic Museum.

The Condamine is the second oldest area in Monaco. The name comes from the Middle Ages and means the cultivable land at the foot of a village or castle.

Monte-Carlo, created in 1866, named in honor of Prince Charles III, hosts an internationally famous Casino, luxury hotels and leisure facilities.

Fontvieille is the newest area of the Principality of Monaco and was created from land reclaimed from the sea. This man-made waterfront area features a harbor, stadium and sports complex, heliport, and a pollution-free industrial zone, as well as some shopping areas and the new Columbus Monaco hotel.

Last visit to Monaco: Nov 2004
Intro Updated Apr 10, 2005
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A visit at Monaco ville Things to Do (5)

When in Monaco, a must is visiting the Palace of the Grimaldi family. Prince Rainier III became famous when he married... more travel advice

OCEANOGRAPHIQUE MUSEUM Things to Do (5)

The Oceanographic Museum was inaugurated in 1910 by its founder, Prince Albert I. The museum of marine sciences is a... more travel advice

THE ZOOLOGICAL TERRACES Things to Do (5)

The Zoo was opened in 1954 by Prince Rainier III and built on the south face of the Rock of Monaco overlooking the Port... more travel advice

THE PRINCE OF MONACO's PRIVATE CAR... Things to Do (5)

It's open daily from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Only closed on December 25 Admission : 6€ Children from 8 to 14 years : 3€... more travel advice

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Written Feb 10, 2006

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Our Visit of the Zoo in Monaco

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yumyum Nov 11, 2007 at 11:51 AM

Lovely little page!
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fabrice Nov 19, 2006 at 1:52 AM

I worked in monaco during 6 years, what a great time it was !
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ronny_m21 Jun 4, 2005 at 5:31 AM

i like the Zoo pics ;-)) nice!!