| Small in size but with fame disproportionate, | | | | beautiful people always seem to be associated |
| this principality in the French Riviera is | | | | with Monaco. |
| the most thickly populated in the world. It | | | | |
| consists of a small strip of coastal land | | | | 5.) Oceanographic Museum |
| with cliffs and beach and is also known for | | | | |
| the many luminaries who live and visit there. | | | | This aquarium-cum-museum is located in the |
| Monaco is a remarkable example of a state | | | | Jardins de St-Martin in Monaco-Ville. Built |
| with no natural resources and a small domain | | | | in 1911, it houses extensive collections of |
| that was still able to develop itself into a | | | | marine fauna and related exhibits. A statue |
| world-class tourist destination. | | | | outside the cliffside building commemorates |
| | | | Prince Albert I, who was a renowned marine |
| 1.) Palais du Prince | | | | scientist. |
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| An imposing edifice, the Royal Palace was | | | | 6.) Monaco Cathedral |
| originally a thirteenth-century fortress. | | | | |
| Aside from serving as the residence of the | | | | This is located on the Avenue Saint-Martin, |
| Sovereign Prince of Monaco and his family, | | | | which also boasts lovely gardens. This |
| the palace boasts many superbly-appointed | | | | turn-of-the-twentieth-century building is |
| apartments. Tours of the palace are scheduled | | | | where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace |
| when the Prince and his family are not | | | | married. The cathedral is also her resting |
| around, and you might want to time your visit | | | | place, and the bones of many of the ruling |
| to coincide with the changing of the guard at | | | | Grimaldi family lie there, too. |
| 11:55 AM. | | | | |
| | | | 7.) Harbor Tours |
| 2.) Jardin Exotique | | | | |
| | | | Hang out at Monaco's busy harbor. You'll see |
| Monaco's mild climate lends itself to the | | | | passenger ferries as well as the yachts of |
| flourishing of the many different kinds of | | | | the rich and famous, either tied up at the |
| plants in this botanical garden. The Museum | | | | docks or coming or going. You might even spot |
| of Prehistory and Anthropology, which | | | | a famous face or two. |
| displays various relics from both the | | | | |
| pre-Roman and Roman eras of the region, is | | | | 8.) Shopping |
| located within the area. There is also a | | | | |
| grotto that has scheduled tours. | | | | Expect to pay top dollar for everything while |
| | | | in Monaco. Some shopping places include the |
| 3.) Formula One Grand Prix | | | | Golden Circle near the Avenue Monte Carlo and |
| | | | the Fontvieille Shopping Center. If you want |
| Every May and June, this microstate plays | | | | to be more personally involved in your |
| host to racing cars careering around its | | | | purchases, you might wish to visit the |
| narrow streets at breakneck speeds. The | | | | Condamine Market near the Place d'Ames. |
| Formula One World Championship Grand Prix | | | | |
| race in Monaco is said to be the most | | | | 9.) Gambling |
| difficult in the entire circuit. It's also | | | | |
| possible to walk the route in the off-season, | | | | Monaco grew up around its casinos. In the |
| but watch out while crossing the street. | | | | Place du Casino is the Casino de Paris, known |
| | | | as much for its architecture and opulent |
| 4.) Prince of Monaco's Car Collection | | | | furnishings as well as its clientele. The |
| | | | Monaco Casino is another well-known casino |
| Oh, yes, His Highness is also an avid car | | | | for high rollers, which enforces a |
| enthusiast. In the event you visit Monaco in | | | | jacket-and-tie dress code. |
| the racing off-season, you can always take a | | | | |
| look at this pristine collection of a hundred | | | | 10. |
| or so four-wheelers. Beautiful things and | | | | |