Sightseeing in Monte Carlo - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. Tourists are better not to travel in autumn. It’s raining heavily on this time of a year, so weather can disrupt the excursion seriously.
2. The majority of tourists visit the resort during the period from April to September, so if you plan to come here on this period, you should take care of bookings beforehand.
3. Travelers are advised to avoid drinking tap water. It is not dangerous for health, but it may negatively affect your well-being during the period of acclimatization.
4. Tips in the local restaurants are usually 10 - 15% of the total bill. As a rule, in large establishments tips are automatically included in the bill.
5. Fans of shopping should visit such designer shops as Hermes, Dior, Chanel and Cartier. The embankment area is the best place for buying souvenirs as the majority of souvenir shops are located there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Casinos of Monte Carlo are simply stunning, so not only fans of gaming, but also art lovers are recommended to visit them. Its halls are decorated with beautiful frescoes and sculptures, which are certainly worth to be seen by all guests of the city.
7. Only persons aged 21 years and older can attend casinos. Young people should take a passport in order to avoid misunderstandings.
The beautiful Palace Square and the princely palace located on it remain one of the main attractions of Monte Carlo. Every day thousands of tourists gather on the square to watch the … Open
8. When you plan your travel to Monte Carlo, do not forget to take a phrase book with you. The locals are very friendly to visitors, who try to communicate using their native language.
9. Shopping fans should visit «degriffes» shops. They sell branded clothing of past seasons, which has not been sold-out in major shopping complexes. Despite the fact that the products sold here usually do not match latest fashion trends, the quality of clothes deserves the highest praise.
10. While going to a prestigious restaurant, you should choose the right outfit. Sloppily or too informally dressed visitors may be considered rude and uneducated.
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What to visit being in Monte Carlo - unique sights

Menton

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
The main historical attraction of the resort town is the Saint-Michel church - a spectacular Baroque monument. In the church has almost completely preserved the original design. Its visitors can enjoy ancient frescoes and mosaics. Many travelers to the city are attracted not only by unique historical sites, but also by the opportunity to be photographed against the background of colorful houses. The best time to visit the resort town is the end of February. At this time, the most significant cultural event, a Festival of lemons, starts in Menton. … Read further

Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas Cathedral

From the series “The Most Astonishing Orthodox Churches”
A great number of interesting stories are connected with this wonderful Nice’s cathedral. One of them tells us about the transformation of Saint Nicolas icon. At one time it belonged to Russian Tsar Nikolay Alexandrovich – the son of the emperor Alexander II. Within years this reliquary had paled and the old image of Saint Nicolas got darker. In the middle of the 20th century, the icon was put on the altar. When this was made, a real miracle happened. The colours became brighter and the icon lightened. Until now there wasn’t made any restoration work on it. … Read further

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