Monaco

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iberoamericana
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Monaco is a
sovereign city state
located in the French
Riviera in Wenstern
Europe,
Mediterranean coast,
south of France
and lies on the
border with Italy.

Monaco is the
second smallest
country by area in
the world, only
vatican city is
smaller and is the
most densely
populated country in
the world.
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Gastronomy
Cuisine in the country has substantial influence
from the French cuisine. The main recipes of
Monegasque food are based on fish, fresh
vegetables, seafood, olive oil and rice.

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The national specialties

of Monaco include
barbagiuan a
delicious pastry made
from rice, cheese, leek
and pumpkin or
spinach.

Fougasse made from

fragrant orange flower
water and garnish with
aniseed and nuts.

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Some of the appetizers

that are usually served in
the country are grilled
fruit kebabs.

Baba ganoush prepared

with olive oil, garlic, onion,
lemon juice, eggplants,
tahini, salt, black pepper,
tomato, cold water and
parsley.

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Turistical
attractions
Monaco has four traditional
quarters. From west to east they
are: Fontvieille (the newest),
Monaco-Ville (the oldest), La
Condamine, and Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo

Fontvieille

MonacoVille

La
Condamine

MONTE CARLO
Monte Carlo is the district with the most
glamorous atmosphere, in a setting of
stunning natural beauty. Monte-Carlo
stands on a rocky promontory to the
north of the Port of Monaco. There are
breathtaking seaside views from the
gorgeous terrace of Place du Casino.

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Campagna, Italy and

Ceuta, Spain are Monte
Carlo's twin cities.

Monte Carlo Casino

Monaco

It includes a casino,
the Grand Thtre
de Monte Carlo,
and the office of
Les Ballets de
Monte Carlo.

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Princes Palace
In a unique position high above the
sea on the pictures que peninsula of
Le Rocher, the Palais du Prince is
home to the oldest monarchy in the
world.

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Formula One Monaco Grand Prix

The famous Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race
takes place in Monte-Carlo every year on the last
weekend in May. This is the only car race in the
world that is held on city streets. The course runs
from the Boulevard Albert 1 up toward Place du
Casino and around the harrowing turn in front of
the Monte-Carlo Fairmont Hotel.
rganized by the Automobile Club of Monaco, the
Monaco Grand Prix is one of the world's most
popular sporting events.

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The Muse Oceanographique lies in a

spectacular location on Le Rocher, almost 90
meters above sea level. One of the world's
oldest aquariums, commissioned by Prince
Albert I, great grandfather of H.S.H. Prince
Albert II, and opened in 1910. Constantly
evolving, the Oceanographic Museum has
world-renowned exhibits of marine science and
oceanography.

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Fort Antoine
Built on the northeastern edge of Le
Rocher, this historic military fortress
is now used as an outdoor theater.

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THE MUSEUM OF "VIEUX MONACO"

This museum is open free of charge on
Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am to
4pm between June and September. It
displays objects relating to Monacos
heritage; ceramics, paintings, furniture and
costumes, and sets out scenes of daily life
in days gone by on "Le Rocher"

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St Nicholas Cathedral
This the cathedral in which Prince Rainier III of Monaco
married the actress Grace Kelly who then became Princess
Grace. Her body, along with his, is buried inside this
cathedral which was consecrated in 1875 and is actually
on the site of a much earlier church, built in 1252 and
dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The cathedral is the cathedral
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco-Ville and is
the place where many of the ruling family of Monaco the
Grimaldis, are buried. Inside the cathedral is a beautiful
white marble Episcopal throne and from September
through June each year, visitors can hear Les Petits
Chanteurs De Monaco.

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Larvotto Beach
This public beach in Monte Carlo is considered by some
to be the in-place to be being so close to the hustle and
bustle of Monte Carlo and its famous casino. So if you
fancy playing the role of Bond James Bond for a
day, then this might just be the place for you or Miss
Money penny to grab a lounger, your sun-tan oil and
thenrelax. That said, the beach is actually man-made
and has pea-shingle rather than sand,but the
Mediterranean water here is relatively clear.

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THE EXOTIC GARDENS AND THE OBSERVATION CAVE

This extraordinary garden, bringing together several million
species of plants known as succulents was opened in 1933. With
its bold plantings on the rocky mountainsides and steep craggy
outcrops, the plants not only blooms superbly, but thrive to the
admiration of botanists and garden aficionados around the
world. It is truly a unique kingdom of natures exuberance...and
60 metres below ground, a prehistoric cave reveals its
spectacular stalagmites and stalactites formed over millennia!

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JAPANESE GARDENS
A stylized replica of the great
outdoors, with its mountain, hill,
waterfall, beach and brook, this
surprising 7000 m2 park is an
authentic work of art created by
respecting the strictest principles
of
the
Zen
concept
of
compactness.

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CELEBRATIONS IN
MONACO
SAINT
DEVOTE

THE
CARNIVAL

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CHRISTM
AS

SAINT
JOHN

NATIONAL
DAY

SAINT

National Holiday : November 19th

The National Monegasque Feast Day was established by Prince
Charles III in 1857 to coincide with the Sovereign Prince Patron
Saints Day, thus constituting a moveable feast. Upon coming to the
throne in 2005, Prince Albert decided to maintain the November 19th
national holiday date, Saint Rainiers Feast Day, in memory of his
father.
The celebrations of this day in Monaco includes processions and
ceremonies and ends with a grand ball hosted by His Serene
Highness Prince Albert II.
A Thanksgiving Mass with a program of choice music, the conferring
of honors and decorations, a gala evening at the Opera House, treats
for children and elderly people and a grand firework display all
contribute to make this day of gaiety the great Festival of the
Mongasque people.

Feast of Sainte Devote, Saint Patron of Monaco and of

the Princes family : January 27th.
A feast day dedicated to the patron saint of Monaco, Dvote,
that includes a religious ceremony, blessing and torchlight
procession. It is believed that in the ninth century, Dvote
was martyred and set sail from her native Corsica. A violent
storm thrashed her boat until, as a single dove emerged from
Devotes mouth, the seas calmed. The dove led the boat to
Monacos shores, where the local Christians took her in. After
her death, a man stole her relics, he was caught and the
mans boat was burned to atone for his sin. At the end of this
annual feast, a boat is set alight.

Saint John the Baptists Feast : June 24th

On the eve of Saint John's day, 23rd June, when the
gardens of Monaco are ablaze under the setting
sun, Mongasques mindful of the customs of their
country assemble on the Palace Square.
Two days dedicated to Saint John the Baptist that
include religious services, a procession, music,
bonfire and culminates in a ball on the Place des
Moulins.

Saint Roman : August 9th

The Saint Roman Feast Committee is responsible to plan the
celebrations that extend from the end of the month of July to the
beginning of August, honouring the Saint, with the support of
Monacos Town Hall. St. Roman is one of Monacos Saint Patrons.
The high point of the celebrations takes place on August 9th, the
actual Feast Day of St. Roman, around the Altar that is
consecrated to the Saint in Monacos Cathedral. The day
concludes with a dance in the Saint Martin garden .

THE CARNIVAL
The carnival, the period between the Sunday of Epiphany and Ash Wednesday,
was the opportunity people to enjoy themselves before the long and austere
period of Lent. Young and less young disguised themselves as best they could in
old clothes, formed processions, exchanged bawdy cat calls and, holding a large
piece of cloth by the corners, threw up into the air an ungainly dummy figure
stuffed with straw and rags. Fights with projectiles, which were often far from
harmless rotten eggs, chickpeas, gravel, oranges and lemons enlivened the
passing of the procession, which usually finished with the burning of the dummy
amid general merriment. After this, weather permitting, there was dancing at
the corner of the streets or in the fields to the shrill sound of makeshift
instruments.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Guests perform the rite of the olive branch before their evening meal at their
family's house. This is an important ritual during Christmas. The youngest or
the oldest perform this rite. The guest dips an olive branch into a glass of old
wine and then moves to the fireplace. The fireplace is lit with pine and laurel
branches. The olive branch is moved to trace the sign of the holy Cross.
Doing this the guests say a few words about the olive tress' virtues. At the
end of the rite, all the members gather for the meal and wet the lips of the
guests with the same glass of wine.
Children are involved in all festivities. They march in the many Christmas
parades and family traditions.

Marriage in Monaco
A marriage in Monaco is recognised as valid in most
other countries. One of the couple getting married must
be legally resident in Monaco continuously for at least
one month before the publication of the banns (an
announcement of the intended marriage posted at the
Town Hall). Mongasque law only recognises civil
marriage. A religious ceremony may take place after the
civil procedure.

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