Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a sovereign city-state and microstate on the French Riviera a few kilometres west of the Italian region of Liguria, in Western Europe, on the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by France to the north, east and west.
Monaco is famously the playground of the rich and famous, despite being the world’s 2nd-smallest nation. Spanning just 200 hectares, this historic principality features grand casinos, designer malls, opulent bars and clubs, and a human-made beach, attracting celebrities and vacationers year-round. Monaco, officially Principality of Monaco, French Principauté de Monaco, sovereign principality located along the Mediterranean Sea in the midst of the resort area of the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera). The city of Nice, France, lies 9 miles (15 km) to the west, the Italian border 5 miles (8 km) to the east. Monaco’s tiny territory occupies a set of densely clustered hills and a headland that looks southward over the Mediterranean. Many unusual features, however, have made Monaco among the most luxurious tourist resorts in the world and have given it a fame far exceeding its size.
Things to do in Monaco.
Tour the Palais du Prince. Visit the Monte Carlo Casino, Musée Oceanographique,Jardin Exotique, Monaco Cathedral, Larvotto Beach,
Les Jardins Saint-Martin, Watch a race at the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. Have a drink at Quay Jean Charles Rey. Watch a show at the Opera de Monte Carlo. Visit the Monaco Naval Museum. Tour Monaco Harbor
Do some shopping. Visit the Nouveau Musee National de Monaco. Wander around the Princess Grace Rose Garden. Visit Casino Square. Admire the Collection de Voitures Anciennes. Explore the Jardin Japonais
Admire the Musee de la Chapelle de la Visitation. Watch a performance at Fort Antoine. Discover the Moneghetti District
Watch a match at Louis II Stadium
Walk around the Old Town. Enjoy some upscale dining. Walk around Fontvieille Park