Monaco Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
sovereign city-state on the French Riviera
About Monaco
This is the second smallest independent state in the world (after theVatican) and is entirely urban.Monte Carlois not the capital ofMonacobut a government district. The country is divided into nine sectors: Monaco-Ville (the old city), the Condamine (port quarter), Monte-Carlo (business and recreation) and Fontvieille (recreation, second port for smaller boats and light industry) are the most well-known among them. With no natural resources to exploit other than its location and climate, the principality has become a resort for tourists and a tax haven for wealthy people. Monaco is six times the size of the Vatican and the world's most densely populated country. While its borders have not moved since 1861 (when it lost over 80% of its territory to France), Monaco has still grown its territ
Top Attractions in Monaco
Explore the best things to see and do in Monaco:
- ★AS Monaco
- ★Azur Express
- ★Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée
- ★Champions Promenade (closed)
- ★Église Sainte-Dévote
- ★Festival International du Cirque
- ★Grimaldi Forum
- ★Hike along the coastal path from Monaco to Carnoles
Where to Eat in Monaco
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beefbar
- 🍴Café de Paris
- 🍴Chez Roger
- 🍴Cooks Monaco
- 🍴Le Grill
- 🍴Lo Sfizio Street
Where to Stay in Monaco
- 🏨Columbus Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Ambassador
- 🏨Hôtel de France
- 🏨Hôtel de Paris
- 🏨Hôtel Hermitage
- 🏨Hôtel Métropole
Monaco Travel Guide Sections
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