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89Monaco and Malta
What do Monaco and Malta have in common? They both start with an "M." Seriously though, they have very little in common except that I visited both of them during a vacation a few years ago. Both places have long held a certain fascination for me...
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87Visiting Monaco's monument 'Science discovering the riches of the ocean': navigator Prince Albert I of Monaco remembered
Monuments of distinguished subjects may be significant both from historical and commemorative perspectives and for their inherent, artistic value. In the Principality of Monaco, a monument commemorating H. S. H. Prince Albert I of Monaco (1848-1922)...
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85Seven Smallest Countries in the World
This is an interesting listing of the world's seven smallest independent countries. These are the only countries which contain an area of less than 100 square miles. If we combine the land area of these seven countries, it will be less than 175...
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84Visiting the Japanese Garden, Monaco: abstract microcosm with complex linguistic nuances
The garden heritage of the Principality of Monaco is highly absorbing. My tentative boldness to make these few eclectic comments arises from a visit to Monaco's Japanese Garden. The garden was planned following the wishes of HSH Prince Rainier...
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82The History of Formula One's Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is Formula 1's most historic and grandeur races. With the race approaching this weekend I thought it appropriate to explain why it is so highly regarded by the sport's fans. This article cover's a few of the race's most memorable moments.
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83Visiting the Principality of Monaco: memories at the Napoleon Museum
This remarkable Napoleon Museum is housed in a wing of the Prince's Palace, Monaco. Commemorating Emperor Napoleon I The full title of the museum in French is: Musée des Souvenirs Napoléoniens et des Archives du Palais (Museum of...
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83Grace Kelly: American Royalty
If there was ever an icon of elegance, style, and refinement, it would have to be Grace Kelly. The third child in a family of a self-made Philadelphia millionaire, Miss Kelly went on to have a brief, but spectacular career as an actress, followed by...
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83Visiting Fontvieille, Principality of Monaco and its rose garden: named for Princess Grace of Monaco
Seeing the lush vegetation of this secluded garden in the Fontvieille suburb of the Principality of Monaco, one might almost forget that Fontvieille is built on land reclaimed from the sea. In any case, it is an ideal, quiet site for a garden...
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82Visiting Monaco: commemorating maritime heritage
One of the fascinating aspects of the way maritime heritage is commemorated in the Principality of Monaco is seen in the rôle of the Naval Museum (Musée Naval de Monaco), situated in the suburb of Fontvieille. The museum — one among many in...
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