Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo (French Monte - Carlo, Monte - Carlu monegassisch ) is a district of Monaco, which is known for its casino and its prominence. It is sometimes erroneously issued as the capital of Monaco, but the city-state has no capital. As administrative center, you can view the district Monaco -Ville, located in the numerous authorities, the Castle and the Cathedral.

Takes its name from Monte Carlo to Prince Charles III. , Who settled in the 1860s in the then undeveloped area a casino. The name Quartier de Monte Carlo was awarded around the casino on July 1, 1866. (For further details see also the history casino Monte Carlo. )

In Monte Carlo starts and ends each year the Monte Carlo Rally. In addition, results of the Circuit de Monaco, on which the Monaco Grand Prix is held, in part, by Monte Carlo.

The Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament is taking place as part of the Masters Series of the Association of Tennis Professionals since 1969.

Monte Carlo is station of the Global Champions Tour since 2006.