Monaco travel guide

Monaco

A Synonym For Luxury

Between Italy and France on the Côte d'Azur lies Monaco, a synonym for luxury. A place where the international elite gather, a harbor for the most beautiful yachts and a prestigious location for the most prestigious events. Monaco is second smallest independent state in Europe after the Vatican, located on the Mediterranean coast of France just a few miles from the Italian border. Its principal industry is tourism. The country is a narrow strip of coastline between the Alps-Maritimes foothills and the sea.

Its population centered in four districts. Monaco-Ville is located on a promontory dominating the whole coast. In Monaco-Ville You can find a beautiful Romanesque cathedral and see the palace of the Grimaldi family. The area around the port is called La Condamine. Monte-Carlo is the main center for business and entertainment and it is popular for its casinos, pleasant climate and high living standards, which not much comparable to those in metropolitan areas of prosperous French.

The old town is on Monaco's western flank, offering excellent views of the harbor and its usual armada of luxury yachts below. The main tourist attractions are the Prince's Palace, the Serene and Saint-Martin Gardens, once inspiring the poet Guillaume Apollinaire.

There are various museums of interest in the Old Town, including the Oceanographic Museum, Aquarium, Museum of Napoleonic Souvenirs and Collection of the Palace's Historic Archives together providing the colorful history of Monaco. Also worth visiting is, the Wax Museum of the Princes of Monaco, the Monte-Carlo Story and the Azur Express Tourist Train.

The most famous casino in Monaco is the Grand Casino in Monte-Carlo. It is located in the most famous quarter; 'the Golden Square'. In this quarter are almost all the most luxurious hotels, restaurants and boutiques.

Visit this beautiful Principality, diamond of a country, where religious and civil traditions have been upheld for centuries preserving this precious social, cultural and moral heritage.