Casino in Monte Carlo. Casino in Monte Carlo is another stop in the mandatory excursion program. The wonderful casino was built by Charles Garnier in 1878. By the way, this building is a prototype of the famous Paris Opera. There is a huge square with lots of flowers in front of the casino. This is the best place to make magnificent pictures of this wonderful building. Before you go inside the casino, stand near the entrance a bit and watch luxury limos arrive one by one. Starting from early evening, an infinite chain of posh cars drives slowly to the casino. The cars, led by personal drivers, bring very rich players to the casino. The rich enter the building, and the door is closed behind them tightly. Very few of these people appear in public halls, where thousands of ordinary tourists try their luck, sitting in front of slot machines or playing roulette at rather small tables. Here, everything looks different. Celebrities and millionaires are welcomed by a handshake and are brought to salons privés, where ordinary people are not allowed to enter. Mere mortals can get there only if two conditions are met. First, they pay for entering, and, second, they strictly follow the rules of the dress code. However, visiting this casino is a great idea not only because of the luxury building and famous players, but also because of its beautiful gardens.
Holidays in Monaco. If you go to Monaco during the tourist season, you will be constantly surrounded by a crowd of tourists when you’re in the old town, in the casino, or in front of the Prince's Palace. Is there, however, at least a small place in the city where one can relax a bit? If you go to the very east of the city, you will be delighted with peace and tranquility of a small beach. Unfortunately, the sun sets too fast and is soon hidden behind huge apartment buildings. The road to the beach goes through a Japanese garden. Fortunately, this little piece of Japan does not enjoy the attention of numerous tourists like other parts of the city. The north-west of the city is the location of Jardin Exotique . The exotic garden was laid out in 1933. You will hardly find privacy there, but you will certainly see unusual cacti and other tropical plants. There is one more great reason to visit this exotic garden – located higher than the city and the sea, the garden provides truly magnificent views.
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