Colors of Monte Carlo - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

The beautiful Palace Square and the princely palace located on it remain one of the main attractions of Monte Carlo. Every day thousands of tourists gather on the square to watch the …
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Perhaps, the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo remains the main entertainment center of the city. However, in addition to the grand gambling facility there are many other attractive places …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Monte Carlo and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Monte Carlo
♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Immaculée Conception, Monaco-Ville, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Saint-Michel Archange, Menton, 8.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Sanctuaire national Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, Nice, 11.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 12 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 12.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Église Saint-Michel, Sospel, 16.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Ancienne cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, Vence, 24.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de L’Immaculée Conception, Monaco-Ville, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Saint-Michel Archange, Menton, 8.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Sanctuaire national Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice, Nice, 11.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique-Cathédrale Sainte-Marie et Sainte-Réparate, Nice, 12 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, Nice, 12.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Église Saint-Michel, Sospel, 16.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Ancienne cathédrale de la Nativité de Notre-Dame, Vence, 24.4 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Monte Carlo
♥ Castle 'Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin' Alpes-Maritimes, 5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Nice' Alpes-Maritimes, 11.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Lucéram' Alpes-Maritimes, 12.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello d’Appio' Ventimiglia, 15 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello di Dolceacqua' Dolceacqua, 21.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello della Lucertola' Apricale, 25.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Antibes' Alpes-Maritimes, 29.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin' Alpes-Maritimes, 5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Nice' Alpes-Maritimes, 11.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Lucéram' Alpes-Maritimes, 12.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello d’Appio' Ventimiglia, 15 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello di Dolceacqua' Dolceacqua, 21.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello della Lucertola' Apricale, 25.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Antibes' Alpes-Maritimes, 29.8 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Monte Carlo and around
Menton
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
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Distance from Monte Carlo center - 8.4 km.
The thing is that Menton has a very mild climate, which allows to cultivate large-scale orchards. Guests of the island will have an opportunity to stroll through incredibly beautiful parks, which amaze with an abundance of exotic plants, as well as taste delicious lemons in France and even look at how they are grown. The population of the city is about 30000 people, whereas the number of tourists visiting it every year is much larger. …
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Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas Cathedral
From the series “The Most Astonishing Orthodox Churches”
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Distance from Monte Carlo center - 13.5 km.
This cathedral is not large, there can be about 625 people at once. The temple’s high is 50 meters and the façade are decorated with wonderful multicoloured glazed tiles and mosaic icons. The main decoration of the church is the three-stored iconostasis made in old Russian style. The cathedral also has several old icons that belong to the brush of Russian icon painter Gladunov. The main precious thing of the Orthodox Russe Saint-Nicolas Cathedral is the old icons, most of which are wonder-working. There were saved old frescos made by famous Italian artists. …
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