Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is the largest quarter in Monaco. Its area is 5 square km, and around four hundred people live there.
Quarter and Ward of Monaco | |
Coordinates: 43°44′23″N 7°25′38″E / 43.73972°N 7.42722°ECoordinates: 43°44′23″N 7°25′38″E / 43.73972°N 7.42722°E | |
Country | Monaco |
Government | |
• Type | Principality |
Area | |
• Urban | 0.61 km2 (.234 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Quarter and Ward of Monaco | 15,200 (in the quarter) 3,500 (in the ward) |
Postcode | 98000 |
Monte Carlo is also the centre of gambling, politics, fireworks and culture. Monte Carlo has a lot of casinos, hotels and historical buildings.
Monte Carlo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. Within the casino complex is the Grand Théâtre de Monte Carlo, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and ballet house, and the headquarters of the Ballets de Monte Carlo.
Monte Carlo Media
Charles III of Monaco was responsible for turning the Monte Carlo district and Monaco into a thriving town.
Entrance to the Salle Garnier, home of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo
Panorama of La Condamine and Monte Carlo from the lookout near the Prince's Palace of Monaco in Monaco-Ville