Rarely who from ordinary people rides to relax in Monaco Especially. Firstly, it is very, very expensive, and secondly, rest there is very specific because of the city's landscape, thanks to which there is a significant difference of heights. Most often, a visit to Monaco occurs during the rest on the Azure coast of France or in Liguria Italy.
Of course, for a runaway acquaintance with the principality, one day is enough, but in order to visit all of its sights and famous places, you still need 2-3 days.
Monaco has the length of the coastline of just 4 km, and its area is about 2 square meters. km. Due to the lack of territory, the city is frustrated, and it seems that the distance between huge houses is only a couple of meters. So close to each other they are located. But still, much in the city is done for the convenience of residents and tourists. A large number of parking were built here, some of them even provide one free hour of parking. For the convenience of moving, the city is equipped with free escalators and elevators. Rise to the viewing platforms of the city - the favorite occupation of tourists.
What do you need to look at this very densely populated country of Europe, except for the imaginable imagination on the harbor, in which the most expensive yachts of the world are moored? If there is something else here, except expensive cars, high houses and the famous casino?
Monaco Ville
Of course yes. For example, Monaco-Ville. This is the oldest city district, located on a high rock towering over the sea. The most attractive place for tourists in this part of the city is a huge Oceanographic museum . A ticket for an adult costs 14 euros, for a teenager - 10 euros, for a child - 7 euros. From October to March, Museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00, from April to June and September from 10:00 to 19:00, in July and August from 9:30 to 20:00. The museum is interesting not only by its exhibits, but also architecture. The building seems to grow out of the sheer cliff and has two facades, one of whom looks at the city, and the other on the sea. The museum has a huge exposition of items and tools telling about underwater expeditions, a large collection of seashells is collected, as well as various works of art related to the marine subject.
Aquarium of a museum in which more than 4,000 fish and marine animals lives. The uniqueness and utility of the museum says the fact that from 1958 to 1988 his director was Jacques-Yves Kusto.
Under the museum is equipped with large parking. If you move on public transport, you can drive to the museum by bus number 1 or 2 to the final stop.
Opposite the museum is located Chapel of Coming . Now it is a museum in which beautiful canvases on the religious theme of Rubens and other artists of the Renaissance are collected.
Next to the museum spread out Gardens of St. Martin whose tracks can be stroll to Cathedral of St. Nicholas , built in 1875, the place of the Church of the XIII century. In the cathedral there is a tomb of Monaco's princes.
In the same part of the city is located and Museum of wax figures of the rulers of Monaco where you will see wax figures depicting representatives of the princely dynasty of various eras dressed in appropriate clothes. The museum can be visited daily from 11:00 to 17:00 in winter and from 10:00 to 18:00 in the summer.
And, of course, the main attraction of this part of the city is the Palace of Princes. Every day, Karaul's change takes place on the Palace Square, to look at which thousands of tourists come. Part of the palace is open to visiting (ticket price of 6 euros). On the lower floors of the palace there are Museum of Napoleon and the archive of the Palace of the princes.
From the cliff, on which the Monaco Will is located is awesome views of the harbor and the city.
If you go down to the monaco-villa down, then you will fall on the embankment of Alberta I, which is part of the Formula 1 racing track.
One of the symbols of the city is and casino One of the most famous in the world. Possessing luxurious architecture and interiors in the Baroque style, it attracts not only players, but also simple tourists seeking to penetrate the atmosphere of Monaco. Since in the daytime there is no strict dress code, then anyone can go here not only for good luck, but also just out of curiosity. The entrance to the casino costs 10 euros.
Opposite the casino is located Opera theatre , known as its productions and delicious interiors.
A little away from the casino is located National Museum of Vintage Automatic Machines and Dolls . It contains a rich collection of planting toys, dolls and puppet furniture. The museum is open daily, except holidays from 10:00 to 18:30
Parks
In the same part of the city there is a small Japanese garden, open from 9:00. This is a very pleasant place for walking among stones, ponds, waterfalls and stunning plants.In the city, despite the limited territory there are several parks. A very beautiful place is the Park Fonquiel, part of which is a garden of roses Princess Grace. Another garden, located on the outskirts of the city, has an outstanding collection of exotic plants, mostly cacti.
The city also has a small zoo, and the maritime museum, and the Museum of Vintage Cars collected by Prince Rainier III.
Walk in the city
Each tourist coming to Monaco will definitely make a walk along the embankment next to the harbor to admire the most luxurious yachts and expensive cars passing by, and feel a little involved in this holiday of life.
A walk around the city is best to start with Monaco-Villa, then descend to the harbor and stroll along it to the area called Monte Carlo, in which the famous casino is located. It is noteworthy that almost to any attraction of the city can be easily reached by bus.
A trip to this dwarf princess is saturated. After it, it is usually required for several days to calm down from enthusiastic impressions. Each of the attractions of Monaco is very memorable, and it is often difficult to determine for themselves that most liked the most. Usually a pleasant impression of the city as a very beautiful, unusual and interesting place remains.