
Monte Carlo is the wealthiest of Monaco's 4 quarters

Monte Carlo is known for its casinos, gambling, glamour, and for sightings of famous people

Monte Carlo has been visited by royalty as well as commoners and movie stars for decades

The citizens of Monaco are exempt from taxes, and they are forbidden to enter the gaming rooms.

Monaco is a constitutional monarchy and city-state in Western Europe

Monaco is located along the French Riviera between the Mediterranean Sea and France

We visited an art exhibit which focused on human rights issues

A great art exhibit

Still happening today

Kristen and Nikki at the exhibit

Too close to home

Too close to home

Monaco is the world's most densely populated country and second-smallest independent nation

Monte Carlo is home to Circuit de Monaco, on which the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix takes place

Monaco also boasts more millionaires per capita than any other country

The Casino provided one of the glamorous locations for the 1995 James Bond Film, GoldenEye

The Las Vegas Monte Carlo Resort was modeled after the opulent Place du Casino in Monte Carlo

Place du Casino

As befits a world leader in glamour and money, Monaco is one of the most expensive places on Earth

Prince Rainier married Grace Kelly, later HSH Princess Grace of Monaco.

Monaco is not a member of the European Union

The state has no income tax for individuals