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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.
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 [4] In museum halls, visitors can see everyday objects of Monegasques, the uniforms and weapons of Monaco militaries, historical documents, and letters of the king of France, dated September 1644.
Round food items are considered to be a symbol of prosperity and good luck in many cultures due to their likeness to coins, and are thus consumed around the world in various ways on New Year’s Eve.
Monaco became surrounded by France, when the Kingdom of Sardina ceded the County of Nice to France in the Treaty of Turin (1860). The next year, in 1861 The Kingdom of Sardinia became a part of the Kingdom of Italy. Monaco had been a Protectorate of Sardinia, and managed to survive these changes, avoiding integration with France or Italy.
The people of Monaco may celebrate by displaying the Monegasque flag. It is an opportunity to see the pomp and circumstance of the Principality. Knights of Malta, distinguished ambassadors, consuls and state officials wear medal-laden uniforms as they congregate in the Saint Nicholas Cathedral after the mass. The Princely Family of Monaco is ...
It is recognised as one of the wealthiest and most expensive places in the world. The official language of Monaco is French. Monégasque, English and Italian are also spoken and understood by many residents. With an area of 2.08 km 2 (0.80 sq mi), Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world, after Vatican City.