Monte-Carlo, resort, one of the four quartiers (sections) of Monaco. It is situated on an escarpment at the base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera, on the Mediterranean, just northeast of Nice, France. In 1856 Prince Charles III of Monaco granted a charter allowing a joint stock company to build a casino.
The Oceanographic Museum is a museum of marine sciences in Monaco-Ville, Monaco. This building is part of the Institut océanographique, which is committed to sharing its knowledge of the oceans
Monaco is known for being a principality and you can see this first hand at the Palais du Prince. The palace sits high above Monaco and dates from the 13th century when it would have been a Genoese fortress.
Close to the iconic Avenue Princess Grace is Larvotto Beach which is also the only public beach in the principality.
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Created with an image by Tomasz Zajda - "Port Hercule Monte Carlo"