Since 1929, the Monaco Grand Prix has been held annually in the streets of Monaco. It is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. The erecting of the circuit takes six weeks to complete, and the removal after the race another three weeks. The circuit has many elevation changes and tight corners, along with a tunnel. This together with being incredibly narrow make it perhaps the most demanding Formula One track. Only two drivers have ever crashed into the harbour, the most famous being Alberto Ascari in the 1955 Grand Prix (Ascari lost his life four days later at Monza). The other was Paul Hawkins during the 1965 Grand Prix.
April 21, 2009
Formula One
January 20, 2009
Fontvieille
Fontvieille district of Monaco with an area of 0.33 square km, was built partly on the ground received sea. Lives of people here in 3300. Modern precision, chemical (including pharmaceuticals), in addition to the clothing and jewelry.
There is the Louis II stadium, which serves as the home stadium of football club AS Monaco, one of the most famous French teams; in the stadium are also the club offices.
Are played on it also matches the European competitions pucharowych UEFA (UEFA Cup, European Super Cup UEFA) and others.
November 13, 2008
Tourism and population Monaco
Monaco prevailing in the warm summers and mild winters, but also blue and clear water of the Mediterranean Sea, just that from the nineteenth century, Monaco is a frequent destination for visitors trips to France as well as the whole world. Thanks to low taxes and his position urokliwemu Monaco became the residence of world’s richest people. His houses have here between the world’s other movie stars, music and business.
October 6, 2008
Geography
The Principality of Monaco is located on the French Riviera near the Italian border at the foot of the French Alpes-Maritimes. It is in the south of the Mediterranean. Monaco is in four city districts. Monaco-Ville is located on a rocky promontory. At the Palais du Prince resides the Grimaldi family, the oldest still dominant European royal family. The port area is called La Condamine. Monte Carlo is the business center, here the focus theaters, cinemas, casinos and other entertainment centers. In Fontvieille, new industrial and residential district.
August 20, 2008
Fontvieille
Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters (districts) in the principality of Monaco, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes.
June 17, 2008
Collection de Voitures Anciennes
Highlights of the 100-odd classic cars displayed in the Palace’s regal Collection de Voitures Anciennes include a Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, a wedding present from local shopkeepers to Rainier III; a black London cab (Austin 1952) fitted out for Grace Kelly; and the first F1 racing car to win the Monaco Grand Prix – the Bugatti 1929.
May 9, 2008
When to Go
The shoulder seasons – April/May and September/October – are the most pleasant times to visit Monaco. Summer (June to August) can be very hot, and you’ll be pressing flesh with most of Europe. Winter is a better bet. It may be a bit rainy but it’s unlikely to be too cold. Car-racing fans will probably want to be here either in January for the Monte Carlo Rally or May for the Grand Prix.
April 30, 2008
Monte Carlo
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).
Founded in 1866, Monte Carlo has a name of Italian origin meaning “Mount Charles”, named in compliment to the prince then reigning, Charles III of Monaco. The specific mountain is the escarpment at the foot of the Maritime Alps on which the town stands.
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, European Poker Tour Grand Final, 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.
Monaco
Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco (French: la Principauté de Monaco) is a small sovereign state located in Western Europe. The territory lies on the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea and is completely enclosed by France. Monaco is often regarded as a tax haven, and many of its inhabitants are wealthy and from foreign countries (including France), although they are not a majority [3].
Monaco is a Constitutional Monarchy and Principality with Prince Albert II as head of state. The Grimaldi family has ruled over Monaco since 1292 and the state’s sovereignty was officially recognised by the Franco-Monegasque Treaty of 1861. Despite being independent, Monaco’s defence is still the responsibility of France.
Monaco is the world’s second most densely populated country, surpassed only by the Macau Special Administrative Region in southeast China. Monaco is also the smallest French-speaking country.
