Must know places of the world

The Must Know Places of the World: Europe: Monaco



General Information
Monte Carlo

General Information


One of the smallest countries in the world, it is known as a great gambling establishment. As a result, Monaco has the highest millionaires per square mile average than any other country.

Monte Carlo


Monte Carlo is the capital of this small country. It is world renowned for its casinos and its yearly festivals, such as a film festival. It is perhaps most famous for its yearly car race, the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.

Palais au Prince


The Monaco royal palace dates back to the 1200's. The famous Throne room is one of 15 rooms open to the public. It is also known for its changing of the guard ceremony. Also in the palace is the Musee des souvenirs Napoleoniens, which houses many of Napoleons belongings, such as a sock, a few uniforms, and numerous medals and swords.

Musee Oceanographique


The premier fish museum in Europe. People travel from all over the globe to see this aquarium. Exhibits on the late oceanographer Jacques Cousteau (the worlds greatest ocean explorer) are also a major draw, along with the over 90 water tanks and displays of live coral.

Monte Carlo Casino


This is the reason for Monaco. It is incredibly pricy - in the inner sanctum, minimum bid is 5,000 dollars American. The architect itself is worth seeing.