Europe Monaco Travel Recommendations

Have you heard of Monaco?
Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and the second smallest country in the world after Vatican City (population 38,000)
Tourism is a major industry and one of the most luxurious resorts in Europe.

1. Casino de Monte-Carlo

 

The history of Casino de Monte Carlo began in 1856 when Charles III granted permission to build a casino to finance it. The current building was designed in 1879 by Charles Garnier, who designed the Paris Opera in France. 

Operating hours: 14:00 to 4:00
Fee: 17 euros (atrium, free slot)
Access: 10 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

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2. Casino Café de Paris

If you have time, I recommend you to go to a traditional cafe founded in 1868. 
The price is a little expensive, and soda such as coke is 8 euros, espresso double is 10 euros, beer is 10-17 euros, sandwich is around 20 euros, salad is 22 euros, bowl ice is about 18 euros.Only, 

Operating hours: 8:00 to 26:00
Access: 10 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

3. Grand Duke's

The palace was built in 1215 on the fortification site of the Republic of Genoa, and was renovated and restored from the 16th to 20th centuries. Only limited places are open, but there are many things to see, including furniture collected for centuries. In addition, you can see beautiful streets such as Port Hercules and Port de Fontvieille in the Place du Palais.

Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (April to October)
Fee: 8 euros~ (Online reservation available)
15 mins walk from Monte Carlo station

4. Port Hercule

a port of Monaco called the "face"
The current port was completed in 1926 and was largely renovated in the 1970s. Many luxury cruisers are anchored, so you can enjoy a rich feeling just by walking along the harbor.

You can also enjoy the view of the harbor from the Avenue d'Ostende on the side of Casino Square, but we recommend the view from Palais Square on the side of the Grand Palace.
Also, this port is the filming location for the 007 series "Golden Child," which is famous for James Bond.

Access: 2 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

5. Plage du Larvotto

A beach located in the Ralbert area. 
Monaco's coastline is mostly an inner wall or a port, and this is the only sandy beach.
Anyone can use it, so it is crowded with many people during the peak summer season. There is a shower and you can feel the beautiful sea of C다te d'Azur without any burden. In addition, we recommend the four-star hotel Le Meridien Beach Plaza near the beach to those who visit for bathing.

6. Monaco Maritime Museum

The world's leading marine museum opened in 1910.
Founded by Albert I, who is also a marine scientist, it displays more than 6,000 species of fish and 300 species of invertebrates. You can see the Mediterranean and tropical marine ecosystems, and the biggest attraction is the shark lagoon, which has sharks. 

Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00 
Fee: 11 euros~
Access: 20 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

7. New National Museum of Art

 

A contemporary art-oriented art museum consisting of two buildings, Villa Sauber and Villa Paloma.
Villa Sobale is one of Monaco's last Belle-Epok-style villas, and it is also a historic building. Villa Paloma was built by the Americans in 1913 and purchased by the Monaco government in 1995 and opened as an art museum in 2008. .

Opening hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Fee: 6 euros
Access: 11 minutes walk from Casino Plaza

8. Automobile Museum

The museum features a collection of "Renier III," a vintage car collector, and about 100 cars. 
Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc., as well as manufacturers that have ended automobile production such as Pasel, Draju, Espano, and Swiza, are on display.

Also, F1 including McClaren is on display. F1 simulator (operating time approximately 7 minutes, 20 euros) is also 
I recommend you to go there because you can. 

Opening hours: 10:00-17:30
Fee: 8 euros
14 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

9. Cathedral

Romanesque Byzantine church built in 1875-1903.
You can see an altarpiece painted in 1500 by Nice's painter Ludovico Brea, and relics from Saint de Vote, the patron saint of the Principality of Monaco.

Opening hours: 8:00 to 19:00 (May to September), 8:30 to 18:00 (October to April)
Fee: Free
17 minutes walk from Monte Carlo Station

10. View of the Ponbiyu Region

Beautiful beach in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, near Monaco. It is one of the scenic spots where the sea is very beautiful because there are many luxurious cruisers anchored. On the way from Monaco, there are also cliff points that are about to collapse, so you can take a walk while enjoying the scenery.

Access: 40 minutes walk from Casino Plaza

That was the introduction of the trip to Monaco. 
I hope you have a happy and healthy day ^^