The best things to do in Monaco
The super yachts, fast cars, and private gaming rooms are all a part of Monaco, but there’s much more to the world’s smallest country than that.
I’ve explored all the districts of the country to put together this list of the best things to do in Monaco, with the biggest attractions and some of the local highlights.
On more than one occasion, as I explore the streets of Monaco, I worry that I don’t look smart enough. I ask the guide whether I should’ve dressed up, seeing as so many people are wearing suits and formal clothing, even in the middle of the day. She laughs and reminds me that many of them are just going to the office, and this is just like any other big city where workers would be wearing suits on a weekday.
Amongst all the things to do in Monaco, it’s sometimes easy to forget that it’s like any other country in many respects. Yes, there are little quirks that are unique to somewhere as small and wealthy as Monaco, but it still has public transport, supermarkets, offices, and homes.
As a visitor, I think the key to exploring Monaco is to see the things that make it special – the glamour and the opulence. But also to go a little deeper to discover its heritage and local life. You’ll find the best things to do in Monaco are a mix of all of these.
What is Monaco?
It’s the wealth of Monaco that first strikes you when you arrive here. Or, to be more accurate, the wealth of the people who come here.
There’s no doubt the country is the playground of the rich and famous, with super yachts moored throughout the harbour and Lamborghinis rolling past you on the street. At Monaco’s best restaurants, tables of white linen look out across the water and the stunning coastal views.
One of the reasons the rich and famous like Monaco is that it’s safe and clean, with the country’s size making it easy for authorities to keep it that way. Monaco is the world’s second smallest country (after Vatican City) and would fit into about half of New York’s Central Park.
It’s governed as a constitutional monarchy, which means there is a royal head of state – currently Prince Albert II – but a government that makes all the decisions. However, in reality, the monarchs have a huge amount of power and, as you visit some of Monaco’s attractions, you’ll see their influence at many sights.
Many people will visit Monaco as a day trip from Nice or other towns along the French Riviera but it deserves much more than…
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