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