Sunday, February 12, 2017

Day 143 : Monaco

I can finally say I had been to a country smaller than Singapore

Monaco is located between Nice and Menton and just about a 10 mins train ride from Menton. It's also a very clean city, though perhaps with less green than Singapore. 

One can also get a view of the Harbour and Mediterranean sea from most places.

Monaco HarbourMonaco Harbour Night

Because of its size, the key sights were easily covered in a couple hours. 

Being there on a Sunday, a lot of shops and restaurants were closed – that wasn’t an issue for me as I wasn’t there to shop but to see the key sights and view of the city.

Main sights include Monaco Ville (also where the Prince Palace is located).

Monaco Prince PalaceMonaco VilleMonaco VilleView from Monaco Ville

As well as the Oceanographic Museum and Cathedral

Oceanographic MuseumBack of Oceanographic MuseumCathedral EntranceInside Cathedral

I also visited the Monte Carlo Casino and the surrounding area. Around Monte Carlo CasinoMonte Carlo CasinoInside Monte Carlo Casino

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