Monaco - Μονακό

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Monaco
Location
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Capital cityMonaco
StateConstitutional monarchy
Coineuro (EUR)
Area1.95 sq km
Population35.407
LanguageFrench
ReligionRoman Catholics 83.2%
Electricity220V / 50Hz (European socket)
Calling Code 377
Internet TLD.mc
Time zoneUTC 1

The Monaco, in its full name known as Principality of Monaco, is a city-state that stretches along its coast Cανte d'Azur, about twenty kilometers east of it Nis in France.

At a glance

The Principality of Monaco is the second smallest independent state in the world after Vatican, as well as, at the same time, the most densely populated. This city is mainly known for its climate, its casino, and its Formula 1 racetrack.

The official language is French but a large number of residents also speak Italian. The local language of Monaco is derived from the ancient language of Liguria and today its teaching is optional in the schools of Monaco.

Ideal period of visit

The climate of Monaco is Mediterranean type with mild and wet winters and hot and dry summers with a lot of sunshine. The average temperature during the 20th century, for more than 75 years of observation was of the order of 16.3 ° C. The average temperature varies between 10.2 ° C in January and 23.7 ° C in August. The average annual sunshine is around 2,583 hours and the number of rainy days does not exceed 62 per year.

How to get there

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There is no airport in Monaco. The closest is to Nis (20 km via the highway) and is connected by frequent routes (bus or helicopter). The journey between Nis C Κοte d'Azur International Airport and Monaco Heliport takes 7 minutes. There is one bus per hour that connects the airport with Monaco (large number of stops), with this route lasting 45 minutes.

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A line with a double row of rails, which connects the Nis with Ventimilia (Italy) crossing the Principality, was inaugurated in 1868, and has, today, an underground station. This train station is served by international trains and TER. There is also a train coming from ParisOne stop, the underground station, is located in the city center, five minutes from the gardens and the casino, and ten minutes from the rock (Prince's Palace).

PKW from closed 1048-10.svg By road

Follow the A8 motorway until exit 56, then follow the N7.

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There are two marinas in Monaco:

  • Monaco-La Condamine also known as Port Hercule
  • Monaco-Fauvier

Passenger ships can moor at its new semi-floating pier Port Hercule or remain on the high seas near the port.


Orient yourself

Districts

How to move

What to see

  •   Palace of Monaco (Palace of Monaco), Piazza du Palais. open daily from June to September, from 9:30 am to 6 pm and in October, from 10 am to 5 pm. Official residence of the Prince of Monaco since 1297 (updated Jun 2016)
  •   Cathedral of Our Lady of Monaco (Notre-Dame Cathedral of Immaculée de Monaco). Burial place of Grace Kelly and the Princes of Monaco (updated Jun 2016)
  •   Fish tank (Monaco Oceanographic Museum).  (updated Jun 2016)

Entertainment

  • the Formula 1 races, if it coincides with your visit

Holidays

Statue of Prince Albert I
DateFeast
January 1stNew Year
January 27thFeast of Santa Devota
March AprilEaster
May 1stLabor Day
15th of AugustAssumption of Mary
November 1stFeast of All Saints
November 19thMonaco national holiday
December 8Innocent arrest of the Virgin
December 25Christmas

Events

Studies

Job opportunities

What will you buy

Monaco uses euro. It is one of the many European countries that use the single currency. All euro banknotes and coins are legal tender in all countries that use them.

Countries that have the euro as their official currency:

The euro is divided into 100 cents.

The official symbol of the euro is €, and the ISO code is EUR. There is no official symbol of the euro cents.

  • Banknotes: Euro banknotes have the same design in all countries.
  • Regular coins: All euro countries issue euro coins with a typical national design on one side and a common design on the other. The coins can be used in any Eurozone country, regardless of the design they depict. (eg a one euro coin from Finland can be used in Portugal).
  • Commemorative coins of two euros: These differ from regular two euro coins on their "national" side, and are legally traded. Each country can mint a certain number of them, and sometimes "pan-European" two-euro commemorative coins are minted for important events (eg the anniversary of an important treaty).
  • Other commemorative coinsCommemorative coins of other denominations (eg ten euros or more) are rarer, and have a special design, often containing some gold, silver or platinum. While they are technically a legal medium of exchange, their collectible value is greater than their face value, and you are therefore unlikely to find them in the everyday market.

Where are you going to eat?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Where to go for coffee - drink

Where will you stay?

Economic options

Middle class

High benefits

Stay safe

The Principality is an extremely safe destination. Many police officers patrol every hour of the day and there are cameras that monitor the whole area.

Emergency telephones

  • Police: 17
  • Fire Department: 18
  • Princesse Grace Hospital: 377 97 989769, 377 97 989900
  • Pharmacies: 141 or 377 93 253325.

Health and precautions

Communications

Small problems

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