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With a
colourful and fascinating history filled with
barbarians, kings and even a movie star, Monaco an
international cultural centre and Riviera gem, is an
independent
state in the heart of Europe,
a principality. It is a story of castles, epic battles
and untold riches. The Grimaldi ascent began one night
in 1297, when Francois Grimaldi seized the fortress of
Monaco from a rival Italian faction.
Over the next few centuries, Monaco prospered as an
important port in major maritime trading routes and as a
strategic naval base for European military powers that
were constantly vying for control of The Rock.
Today, Monaco still stands as a proud monarchy having
recently celebrated the 700th anniversary of its reign.
Religious and civil traditions have been upheld for
centuries in the Principality of Monaco. They are
sometimes linked; rites and ceremonies being accompanied
by popular festivities, but the former are more firmly
anchored in the collective memory of Monégasques than
the latter. They are an integral and exclusive part of
the social, cultural and moral heritage of the
Principality. Monaco's exceptional location,
between mountain and sea, its gardens, its athletic and
cultural events...all qualities which make it the ideal
destination for a romantic vacation or an unforgettable
conference.
This mythic place, between
the
Alpes and the Mediterranean sea will offer you dreams
and reality. Alone, both or with your family, for
romantic holidays, simple tourism or a business trip,
the Principality of Monaco will offer you a universe of
many facets. Monaco Monte-Carlo provides you many
discoveries, a highly cultured place with its many
museums, sumptuous gastronomy with his well-known
restaurants. All year round, the Principality of Monaco
is the setting for numerous events and dazzling
festivities which include artistic, cultural and
sporting occasions. The Opera, The Casino, The Grand
Prix of the World Championship Formula I, The Rose Ball,
the Red Cross Gala, the international Circus Festival,
are some of the most famous ones. |