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The following articles pertain to the culture of Monaco. Subcategories. This category has the following 16 subcategories, out of 16 total. *
A platter of cheese as served in a hotel in Monaco. Monégasque cuisine is the cuisine of the principality of Monaco.It is a Mediterranean cuisine shaped by the cooking style of Provence and the influences of nearby northern Italian and southern French cooking (and French cuisine in general), [1] in addition to Monaco’s own culinary traditions.
The Monaco Ironman 70.3 triathlon race is an annual event with over 1,000 athletes competing and attracts top professional athletes from around the world. The race includes a 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike ride and 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to culture: Culture – a set of patterns of human activity within a community or social group and the symbolic structures that give significance to such activity. Customs, laws, dress, architectural style, social standards, and traditions are all examples of cultural elements.
Westend61/Getty /Images. This familiar Western tradition dates back a lot farther than you’d think; in fact, it is thought to have begun 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians who ...
Charles III of Monaco was responsible for turning the Monte Carlo district and Monaco into a thriving town. In 1856, Charles III of Monaco granted a concession to Napoleon Langlois and Albert Aubert, to establish a sea-bathing facility for the treatment of various diseases, and to build a German-style casino. [2] St Charles Church, Monte Carlo
Museum of Old Monaco is installed on three levels. [3] There are three halls in the museum: the Monaco hall, the military hall, and the hall dedicated to religion. [4] In museum halls, visitors can see everyday objects of Monegasques, the uniforms and weapons of Monaco militaries, historical documents, and letters of the king of France, dated September 1644.
The Rock in 1890 Monaco in 2011 Monaco in 1848, before it gave up areas to France. The early history of Monaco is primarily concerned with the protective and strategic value of the Rock of Monaco, the area's chief geological landmark, which served first as a shelter for ancient peoples and later as a fortress.