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The train from Nice to Monaco is only about 20 minutes which makes for a very easy day trip.
There is no airport in Monaco. The closest one is in Nice.
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The Palais du Prince (Prince's Palace) is where the Grimaldi family has ruled Monaco since 1297.
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The Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium is world renowned. You kind of figure it has to be if Jacques Cousteau was the museum's director for over 30 years.
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The Saint Nicholas Cathedral is the home of the Archdiocese of Monaco. It was consecrated in 1875.
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This is where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III were married. Many of the Grimaldis are buried here including the Prince and Princess.
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The Japanese Garden opened in 1994 after three years of building. It is 7,000 square meters and sits on top of a car park. It makes for a nice little place to relax in such a congested area.
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The casino was established in 1863 and is world famous for roulette, poker and blackjack (my favorite). This is where the mega-wealthy hang out at and you can tell just by looking at the parking lot. Every other car is a Ferrari or a Bentley.
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As far as I got in to the casino. |
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Future Grand Prix racer? |
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Due to segregation and racial prejudice she gave up her American passport for one from her adopted country, France, whom she helped during WWII as a member of the Resistance. Later in life she adopted twelve children of all races whom she called her Rainbow Tribe. When she died in 1975 she was given a state funeral in Paris and was buried here in Monaco. Here's an 80-minute documentary I found on YouTube that tells her story.
What a lovely place! Simply stunning
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