Monte Carlo is the richest and most luxurious city in all of Europe. Here you can offer a wide variety of entertainment and great relaxation / treatment at the best European health resorts. Why are the richest people from all over the planet still striving here? Because Monte Carlo is a poker city where you can try your luck and add a couple million euros to your capital.
Monte Carlo is 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 Nice Airport.
A bit of history. The city was founded in 1866 by King Charles III. And the first casino was opened here in 1862. From this moment, its active and rapid development began. Gambling began to give such huge incomes that it is still the main source of financing the treasury of the principality. Not for nothing, and now Monte Carlo is a city called the European money bag.
His casino, called "Monte Carlo," is housed in a building designed by Charles Garnier. It has a luxurious, rich look. Entrance to the gambling house is carried out according to a strict dress code: a jacket and tie for men. Despite the small number of gambling establishments, more than 10 thousand people come here every year to try their luck. Despite such a number of vacationers, the quality of service remains at its best, which all visitors have the opportunity to verify.
The next revival of the city began in the 60s of the twentieth century, when the economy fell in the principality. It was then that the decision was made to build the most famous casino in Monte Carlo. The city after this, and at the same time the state, whose area is only two square kilometers, began to develop rapidly. Around the casino there were magnificent five-star hotels with top-class service, many skyscrapers. Due to the limited area, the city is growing up, and some houses were generally built on platforms located at sea! At the moment, one of the most luxurious and richest world resorts is Monte Carlo. Photos of the city make it clear that here, in fact, all the conditions are created for wealthy clients, for their full relaxation.
In addition to recreation, treatment, entertainment and poker, the principality has many attractions that characterize its history. The most important is the Princely Palace, which houses the residence of the ruling Grimaldi family. It is built near the sea, on top of a cliff. Previously, in the thirteenth century, there was a Genoese fortress. In front of 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 attractions. These include: the 13th-century Monaco Cathedral and Fort Antoine, St. Charles Church, Palace of Justice, Church of the Holy Virgin, Chapel of Mercy, Louis II Stadium, market, Sculpture Road.
Monte Carlo is a city in which the rally with the same name starts and ends every year. The Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit also runs through the city.
If you have the opportunity, be sure to visit these places. You will not regret!