The Principality of Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world. It is a country in which there is only one city, and its most popular district is Monte Carlo. Monaco is famous for its wealth – billionaires from all over the world have apartments here.
The Hollywood actress, Grace Kelly, lived in the principality and married Prince Rainier III, becoming Princess of Monaco. Her story is almost like a fairy tale and to this day attracts crowds of tourists wanting to visit the grave of Princess Grace of Monaco.
The most popular attractions in Monaco are:
- Monte Carlo district with its famous Monte Carlo Casino – one of the most famous casinos in the world. The historic building from the second half of the 19th century attracts both tourists and players.
- The Prince’s Palace of Monaco – a building from the 13th century, and the official seat of the princely family.
- The Old Town – a small old town on a hill, filled with colorful tenement houses, which have all been renovated and resemble a movie set.
- The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco with aquariums full of aquatic creatures.
- The Cathedral of St. Nicholas – here are the graves of the prince’s family, including the grave of Princess Grace.
- Fontvieille district – built on the water from reclaimed land in the 1970s, a district full of apartment buildings, greenery, and sculptures in public spaces.
- Port Hercules – Monaco’s main yacht port, where the most expensive yachts in the world are moored.
- The Exotic Garden with its cave – an attraction for people who like plants, prehistory, and beautiful views.
Monaco has an area half the size of Central Park in Manhattan, but there are around 38 thousand residents living here. The famous F1 Monaco GP and Monaco Yacht Show are held here every year.
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