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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Casino De Monte-carlo
Welcome to the Place du Casino, the glamorous epicenter of the Monte Carlo district and the most famous square in the Principality of Monaco. Before you stands the iconic Casino de Monte-Carlo, a masterpiece of Belle Époque…
Listen in the app2Place du Casino — The Social Theatre
We stand in the center of the Place du Casino, one of the most prestigious urban spaces in the world. The square was meticulously designed to create a sense of enclosed grandeur, with the casino, the hotel, and the café forming a…
Listen in the app3The Facade and the Atrium — The Threshold of Opulence
As we stand before the main entrance of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, we can fully appreciate Charles Garnier's architectural vision. The facade is a riot of Belle Époque ornamentation, featuring stone carvings, gilded details, and…
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The Salle Garnier is the crown jewel of the casino complex. This theater, designed by Charles Garnier in just eight months, was inaugurated in 1879 with a performance by the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt. …
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We now enter the heart of the casino: the gaming rooms. The first of these is the Salle des Ameriques, a grand hall decorated in the style of the late 19th century. …
Listen in the app6The Formula 1 Connection — Speed and Strategy
The Casino de Monte-Carlo is not just a hub for gambling; it is a central landmark on the world's most famous racing circuit: the Circuit de Monaco. Every May, the square we were just standing in is transformed into a high-speed…
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A short walk from the intense atmosphere of the casino brings us to the Japanese Garden, a 1-acre 'Zen area' that offers a profound sense of tranquility. Opened in 1994, this garden was a personal project of Princess Grace and…
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Our exploration of the Casino de Monte-Carlo and its surroundings concludes back in the square where we began. We have traced the history of this site from its 19th-century origins as a desperate financial gambit by the Grimaldi…
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What is Casino De Monte-carlo?
Casino De Monte-carlo is a place in Monaco with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.7393, 7.4278 |
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