Monte Carlo - the city of your dreams

Monte Carlo is the richest and most luxurious city in all of Europe. Here you can be offered a wide variety of entertainment and a great rest / treatment at the best European health resorts. Why do the richest people from all over the world aspire here? Because Monte Carlo is a city of poker where you can try your luck and add a couple of million euros to your capital.

Monte Carlo - a city where there are only five gambling houses, it has an area of only one square kilometer and is the capital of a small state called Monaco. It is located in the east of the principality, on the very shore of the Mediterranean Sea, not far (20 km) from the airport of Nice.

A bit of history. The city was founded in 1866 by King Charles III. And the first casino here was opened in 1862. From this moment, his active and rapid development started. Gambling business began to yield such huge revenues, which to this day is the main source of financing the treasury of the principality. Not for nothing and now Monte Carlo is a city called a European money bag.

His casino, called "Monte Carlo", is housed in a building designed by Charles Garnier. It has a luxurious, rich appearance. Entrance to the gambling house is carried out according to the strict dress code: jacket and tie for men. Despite the small number of gambling establishments, more than 10 thousand people come here every year to experience their happiness. Despite such an amount of vacationers, the quality of service remains at an altitude, in which all visitors have the opportunity to make sure.

Another revival of the city began in the 60s of the XX century, when the principality saw a decline in the economy. It was then and it was decided to build the most famous casino in Monte Carlo. The city after that, and at the same time the state, whose area is only two square kilometers, began to develop at a rapid pace. Around the casino appeared magnificent five-star hotels with a service to the highest class, a lot of skyscrapers. Because of the limitation of the area, the city grows up, and some houses were built on platforms located in the sea! At the moment, one of the most chic and rich world resorts - namely Monte Carlo. Photos of the city make it clear that here in reality all conditions for wealthy clients are created, for their full rest.

In addition to recreation, treatment, entertainment and poker in the Principality, there are many attractions that characterize its history. The most important is the Princely Palace, in which the residence of the ruling family Grimaldi is located. It is built near the sea, on top of a cliff. Earlier, in the thirteenth century, there was a Genoese fortress here. Before the palace at 11:55 every day, everyone can watch the ceremony of changing the guard.

It is recommended to visit a number of other famous sights. These include: the 13th-century Cathedral of Monaco and Fort Antoine, the Church of St. Charles, the Palace of Justice, the Church of Saint Devote, the Chapel of Mercy, the Louis II Stadium, the market, the Road of Sculptures.

Monte Carlo - the city in which the beginning and end of the rally with the same name, taking place every year. The track of the Grand Prix "Formula 1" also passes through the city.

If you have the opportunity, be sure to visit these places. You will not regret!