Monaco

Monaco is the smallest country in the world, except Vatican. Despite its size, the Principality is very wealthy and has a variety of industries, such as tourism and construction. Price per square meter of prime property in Monaco is $58,000, and by this indicator the Principality holds the first place in the world.

Monaco is also known as an offshore zone and the residence of wealthy immigrants. It's very beneficial to move here because of zero personal income taxes! However, a one-bedroom studio costs a million euros.

Monaco is well known among tourists due to a very picturesque location. Excellent views open from the French mountains. But it's not easy to find the viewpoints. The first is on the way from Italy near the Vista Palace Hotel (here). This place can be reached by car or by foot (5 km from casino).

View of Monaco

View of Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak


Better come here in the morning (the picture above is made at 3 pm). But there can be mist in the morning :)

Fog obscures Monaco

Fog obscures Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak


The second viewing point is more interesting. Located near the village of La Turbie (here), it's less known but more picturesque. If you are traveling with GPS, search for Restaurant Les Santons 700 Route de la Tête de Chien 06320 La Turbie, France. There's a bus #116 from Nice. In Monaco there's a bus #100X (schedule) from the Fontville area or bus #11 (schedule) from the casino.

View of Monaco

View of Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



View of Monaco

View of Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



View of Monaco

View of Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



©Yuriy Buriak


It's quite simple to walk around Monaco. Just go along the sea and you'll find all interesting sites. You should start from the old city (Monaco-Ville). Here you'll find the Prince's Palace, the 700-year-old residence of the royal family, an aquarium and a viewpoint overlooking the harbor. At 11:55 am there's a change of the guard near the palace.

From the Oceanographic Museum starts a tourist train, which goes around the country. Besides, a tourist bus with audio guides in different languages starts from the port. Nevertheless, better walk on foot, the distances are small.

View of Monaco from the old city

View of Monaco from the old city ©Yuriy Buriak



View of Monaco from the old city

View of Monaco from the old city ©Yuriy Buriak



Sculpture in the old city

Sculpture in the old city ©Yuriy Buriak



The best photo point in Monaco

The best photo point in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



Sculpture in the old city

Sculpture in the old city ©Yuriy Buriak


Harbor of Monaco holds an annual international yacht show, the largest in Europe. At the time of our visit the biggest yacht in the marina was Lady Moura with a length of 105 meters.

View of harbor in Monaco

View of harbor in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



Yachts in Monaco

Yachts in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



View of the harbor and old city in Monaco

View of the harbor and old city in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



The biggest yacht in the harbor at the time of our visit

The biggest yacht in the harbor at the time of our visit ©Yuriy Buriak



And in such way it is loaded

And in such way it is loaded ©Yuriy Buriak


One of the most famous casinos in the world is located in the area of ​​Monte-Carlo. It's well known not only to adults from the James Bond movies, but also to children from the cartoon "Madagascar-3." Starting from 2013, you can visit guided tours in the casino for 10 euros. The casino is surrounded by a beautiful park. Because of the country's tiny area, there are not many parks. Another one can be found on the shore near the stadium, behind the old city.

Casino in Monte Carlo

Casino in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Distorting mirror in front of the casino in Monte Carlo

Distorting mirror in front of the casino in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Distorting mirror in front of the casino in Monte Carlo

Distorting mirror in front of the casino in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Park near the casino in Monte Carlo

Park near the casino in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Typical inhabitants of Monte Carlo? :)

Typical inhabitants of Monte Carlo? :) ©Yuriy Buriak



Park near the casino in Monte Carlo

Park near the casino in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak


From the casino you can reach the public beach (Larvotto Beach) along the alley of football stars.

Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo

Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo

Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak



Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo

Alley of football stars in Monte Carlo ©Yuriy Buriak


The beach is spotless, with clear water, one of the best urban beaches we have seen.

City beach in Monaco

City beach in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak


In addition to luxury yachts, supercars are popular in Monaco. They are everywhere, even in the parking lot we were surrounded by Porsches. In general, Monaco is the most "luxurious" European city we've ever seen.

Expensive cars in Monaco

Expensive cars in Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak



Hotel in the heart of Monaco

Hotel in the heart of Monaco ©Yuriy Buriak


Monaco is located on the mountain slopes, so many free lifts were built. They are all marked on the map below. Otherwise you'll have to walk on such stairs :)

Monaco is located on the mountain slopes, such stairs are everywhere.

Monaco is located on the mountain slopes, such stairs are everywhere. ©Yuriy Buriak


More photos of Monaco

Tribunes of Formula 1

Tribunes of Formula 1 ©Yuriy Buriak



Monument to Juan Manuel Fangio and his car Mercedes-Benz 196

Monument to Juan Manuel Fangio and his car Mercedes-Benz 196 ©Yuriy Buriak



Tourist map of Monaco

Tourist map of Monaco ©@


Useful links:
Monaco Tourist Map (pdf)
Route of Formula 1 in Monaco
Parking in Monaco
Casino of Monte-Carlo
Tourist website of Monaco
The Oceanographic Museum
Transport of Monaco (map is here)
The Prince's Palace in Monaco
Tourist Bus

Getting there: Monaco has no airport, the nearest one is in Nice (22 km). Bus from Nice goes for 45 minutes, train for 30 minutes. A taxi from the Nice airport costs 80 euros. The nearest airports in Italy are Turin, Milan, and Genoa, then go by train. There's a railway station and a heliport in Monaco, 7 minutes to fly from Nice.

Comments (Total: 2)
# 1 Оля
2014-01-17 22:34

Монако - город богачей: дорогущие машины, дорогущие яхты и не менее дорогое жилье. Все шикарно и вышколено, даже городской пляж

# 2 Єва Дєєва
2015-07-02 11:23

Молодцы ребята. Самая полная и самая интересная информация из всех, которые читала про Монако. И такие шикарные фотографии!!!! Благодарим!

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