| Monaco is a small sovereign city- state located in Western Europe. Its surface area is 195 hectares, of which nearly 40 were recovered from the sea during the course of the last twenty years. Monaco, an ancient principality, covers about two square miles, and has been ruled since the 14th century by the Grimaldi family. It has the highest population density of any country, enjoys many tax benefits, and of course it's the home of the glittering Monte Carlo Casino. It is a city of bright, clean streets which converge on the Prince's Palace Square, where there are museums, boutiques and restaurants. Napoleon Museum Napoleon Museum where travelers will find memorabilia of Napoleon I. Another name of this place is Musee Napoleonien et des Archives Mongesques. The museum is located in Prince's Palace. The collection of the museum include documents relating to the first Empire, personal belongings of Napoleon Bonaparte and some religious articles brought from Sainte Helene. The museum has an enviable collection of stamps, making it one of the must visit attractions in Monaco- Ville. Saint Nicholas Cathedral Saint Nicholas Cathedral, which was built in the 19th century is another popular place of visit. It was built in the Roman and Byzantine architectural styles. It is here that you will find the famous cemetery of Princess Grace Kelly. This is indeed one of the topmost Monaco- Ville tourist attractions. Fort Antoine Theta the Fort Antoine Theater. It is one of the major attractions for tourists in Monaco- Ville. This is a place that is placed on Svenue de la Quarantaine. This is one of the best outdoor theaters here. You will get a fine view of the port and the city from this place. The sitting arrangement here follows a circular pattern. It can accommodate at least 350 people. There is the presence in Monaco of many restaurants that offer high quality food. Some of the best Monaco restaurants serve traditional Monaco delicacies, which are absolute delights for the taste buds. Some of the specialties that are found in Monaco are: Fougasse which is a type of pastry that is decorated with almonds and nuts. Stockfish is a sauce cooked cod, Soccer is a pancake, and Barbagiuan is also a special pastry that has a filling of pumpkin and rice. Crunchy biscuits which are sugared are also in wide use in Monaco. Monaco. Fish forms an important part of the diet of the Monaco people, and feature prominently in Monaco recipes. As such, restaurants in Monaco are found to serve some of the very popular dishes comprising fish. |
