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Monaco Sculptures: Port of Fontvieille and Stadium Louis II
It is almost impossible to imagine Monaco without sculptures, as they serve as the main decorations of the Principality. Probably, all over the world you will not be able to find a country with so many masterpieces per square meter.
12 Apr, 2018
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Charles I – the First Ruler to Establish Monaco as an Independent State
Charles I, Lord of Monaco is often seen as the founder of the Grimaldi dynasty.  And he was the first ruler to establish Monaco as an independent state under Grimaldi rule. Charles I was the eldest son of Rainier I and his first wife, Salvatica del Carretto.
11 Apr, 2018
Monaco Grand Prix Quiz
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29 Mar, 2018
What do you know about Monaco?
HelloMonaco challenges you to check your knowledge about this beautiful country. Do you know Monaco as well as you believe you do? 10 questions and just a few minutes of your time in a fun and entertaining quiz.
9 Feb, 2018
Umberto Bassignani
Umberto Bassignani — Italian sculptor in Monaco
Even though his masterpieces are familiar to almost every resident of Monaco, the life of this sculptor remains in the shadows for many of us. Umberto Bassignani is an Italian sculptor of Tuscan origin who conquered the Monegasque cultural environment in the 19th and 20th centuries.
4 Feb, 2018
Rainier I
Rainier I – the First Lord of Monaco
In the first issue of HelloMonaco magazine, we introduced you to the founders of the Principality of Monaco, Otto Canella (Consul of the Republic of Genoa) and his youngest son, Grimaldo Canella.
25 Jan, 2018
François and Marie Blanc
François and Marie Blanc: on a tricky path to the dream and prosperity
Gambling in Monaco was first authorized by Prince Florestan I. He signed the law legalizing gambling two months before his death, in April 1856. However, it didn’t become official until December of that year with the opening of the first gambling house in the Palais de la Condamine.
14 Jan, 2018
New Year’s Eve around the World
Bringing in the New Year is a special occasion celebrated around the world. The moment is always joyous, but traditions differ country to country and are sometimes surprising.
31 Dec, 2017
The Military History of Prince Louis II
In this article, HelloMonaco will share with you some history pages about the Prince of Monaco Louis II and his military service before he ascended to the throne of the Principality.
9 Dec, 2017
Monaco Sculptures: Saint Roman / La Rousse
HelloMonaco continues its series of articles, which illustrate the history and locations of the sculptures of Monaco. If you think that exceptional monuments should nearly always be in plain sight then you would be a little wrong.
16 Nov, 2017
Terre de Monaco: Rooftop veggie gardens? Easy!
For Jessica Sbaraglia, founder of «Terre de Monaco», nothing is impossible! This motivated young athlete joins a long list of entrepreneurial Monegasque women. She wanted to create something that Monaco hasn’t seen for centuries—urban agriculture.
2 Nov, 2017
Winston Churchill
The story of Winston Churchill’s Gambling in Monaco
Churchill had known about the casino of Monte Carlo and was in love with it for a long time. He had come here since the beginning of the century, at a time when, as a brilliant writer, he was earning the equivalent of 100.000 pounds a month in today’s money.
15 Oct, 2017
From Grimaldo to Grimaldi
The Principality of Monaco has more than seven centuries of history. During this time, the ruling dynasty of Grimaldi transformed a small territory between France and Italy into a paradise, today, Monaco is the top destination foe luxury, success and prosperity.
12 Oct, 2017
Pierre Frolla – a man who flies in water
What is the story behind Pierre Frolla the freediver? Do you think a person can only fly in the sky? You will surely be surprised to know that the Monegasque freediver Pierre Frolla learned to soar through the boundless space of the sea.
3 Oct, 2017
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