Tell me, could we have missed Monaco on our trip around the French Riviera, of which this principality is a part?
It wasn't gambling addiction that made us climb the serpentine hill of Mont Carlo for two hours to see this den of evil!
We've all seen millions of photos of this place, but I'm afraid we didn't realize how green this city was!
Amidst the thousands of skyscrapers and palaces, there are even more mini-squares, parks, green spaces, and flower beds, beautifully maintained and simply impressive.
The first thought that came to my mind when we saw Monte Carlo was: "skyscrapers drowning in greenery."
What do you think?
“Monte Carlo – a residential area in Monaco. According to 2016 data, the area is home to 8,259 people, making it the largest residential area in Monaco. It is also the largest in terms of population, covering 43.7 hectares.
The name Monte Carlo means "Charles' Hill" in the Ligurian language. It refers to Charles III Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco from 1856 to 1889. Until 1866, the area was called Les Spelugues, meaning "the grottoes."
Monte Carlo is the historic capital of gambling. The first casino was built here in 1857 at the initiative of Charles III Grimaldi, Prince of Monaco. The boom in Monaco's casinos came after France built a railway and road to Monaco. Monaco, officially the Principality of Monaco, is a city-state located in Southern Europe on the Mediterranean Sea within the French Riviera.
How did we, average tourists, feel among the dressed-up potential casino players?
Did we browse the windows of the biggest fashion and jewelry brands?
We pretended to be cool and above the hustle and bustle of opulence and tried not to get intimidated.
Adek said it wasn't his cup of tea. Mine wasn't either, but it's worth a look...
