Monte Carlo
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Monte Carlo (Occitan: Montcarles, Monégasque: Monte-Carlu) is the wealthiest of Monaco's various administrative areas,[1] sometimes erroneously believed to be the country's capital, even though there formally is none. Monte Carlo is known for its casinos, gambling, glamour, and for sightings of famous people. The permanent population is about 3000. Monte Carlo quarter includes, not only Monte Carlo proper where the casino is located, but also the neighborhoods of Saint Michel, Saint Roman/Tenao, and the beach community of Larvotto. It borders the French town of Beausoleil (formerly known as Haut-Monte-Carlo).
Monte Carlo is home to most of the Circuit de Monaco, on which the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place; it also hosts world championship boxing bouts, the Monte Carlo Masters, fashion shows and other events. Monte Carlo has been visited by royalty as well as the general public and movie stars for decades. The quarter of Monte Carlo was served by tramways from 1900 to 1953, linking parts of Monaco. The Monte Carlo Rally is one of the longest running and most respected car rallies, and marks the start of each rally season as the first event on the World Rally Championship calendar.
Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts, although many of the key tourist destinations are located in other parts of Monaco, including such attractions as Monaco Cathedral, the Napoleon Museum, the Oceanographic Museum and aquarium, and the Prince's Palace, all of which are located in Monaco-Ville.
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[edit] The Casino
Most famous of the tourist attractions in Monte Carlo itself is the casino complex and the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, an opera and ballet house, and the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo.
[edit] The name
The name "Monte Carlo" (Italian) takes origin from the prince Carlo III of Monaco, whose state was able to be founded thanks to the protection of the Italian Monarchy. Since they divided in 1861, the official language had been Italian. In the last hundred years, the official language has become French.[2]
[edit] See also
Image:Flag of Monaco.svg Administrative divisions of Monaco Image:Flag of Monaco.svg | ||
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| Traditional Quartiers (by age of foundation) | Monaco-Ville · La Condamine · Monte Carlo · Fontvieille | Image:Coat of arms of Monaco.svg |
| Current Wards (by official Ward number) | 01 Monte Carlo · 02 Saint Roman · 03 Larvotto · 04 La Condamine · 05 Monaco-Ville · 06 Fontvieille · 07 La Colle · 08 Les Révoires · 09 Moneghetti · 10 Saint Michel | |
| Modern Geographic 'Areas' (defined by Monaco Dept of Tourism) | Monaco-Ville · La Condamine · Monte Carlo · Fontvieille · Moneghetti | |
[edit] References
- ^ [1] Monaco has 4 traditional quarters according to US Department of State (retrieved 22 September 2007), but see infobox above for other classifications of districts).
- ^ About the Principality of Monaco: The Official website of the Principality of Monaco
[edit] External links
- Travel guide for Monte Carlo and Monaco
- Official site about Monte Carlo thermae
- Monte Carlo travel guide from Wikitravel
- Monte Carlo - Fullscreen 360 degree Quicktime VR Panorama
- Monaco Portal
- Monte Carlo Review
- Monte Carlo is at coordinates Coordinates: ca:Montecarlo
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