Monte-Carlo, Monaco: The Intro

Monte-Carlo is one of the famous administrative areas in Monaco and is popular for its glamour, casinos, gambling and for sightseeing of renowned people and celebrities that often visit or live in Monte-Carlo. Monte-Carlo, founded in 1866, lies at the Southern Mediterranean Sea Coast of France, near the Italian border, in Southern Europe. After the Vatican City, Monaco is the world’s 2nd smallest self-governing state. Actually, it’s 6 times larger when compared to total size of the Vatican City. The permanent population of Monte-Carlo counts around 3,000, in total.

Monte-Carlo quarter not only includes the Monte-Carlo proper wherein the infamous Le Grand Casino is situated, but also includes the neighborhoods of Tenao/Saint-Roman, Saint-Michel, and the beach Larvotto. Additionally, the border of Monte-Carlo touches the French town of the Beausoleil as well (previously famous as Monte-Carlo-Supérieur).

Most of the “Circuit de Monaco”, where the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix race takes place, is located at Monte-Carlo. Additionally, it also hosts some of the World Boxing Championship bouts, European Poker Tour Grand Finale, the Monte Carlo Masters, World Backgammon Championship, several lavish fashion shows and much more. One of Europe’s leading tourist destinations, is undoubtedly Monte-Carlo City, although many major tourist attractions are situated in other regions of Monaco (outside of Monte-Carlo), which includes the Napoleon Museum, The Prince’s Palace, the Oceanographic Museum and aquarium, and the Monaco Cathedral, all of them are situated at Monaco’s capital city, Monaco-Ville. The proximity to these attractions only lends further appeal to Monte Carlo as a playground for Europe’s rich and famous, as well as those looking to step in their shoes!

Monte-Carlo is truly an outstanding example of a city without many natural resources, but still able to lift itself as one of the leading tourist destinations across the world. So, if you want to make your next holiday unforgettable and totally full of excitement, then you better place Monte-Carlo at the top of the list of your next holiday destinations.