Monte-Carlo Casino
The Monte-Carlo Casino was not always such an imposing building in Monaco. It was built in a more beachside style before the late 1870s, with a facade that resembled a coastal business rather than the epitome of wealth. The casino building was renovated and expanded in 1878-79, and then again in the 1880s. Today, it is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Monaco with old medieval themes, beautiful rooftop figures, a nearby picturesque park, and a pier with yachts.
The Société des Bains de Mer de Monaco, a public company in which the Monaco government and the ruling royal family own a majority stake, owns and operates the Monte-Carlo Casino. The firm also owns the majority of the Principality's hotels, sports clubs, food service establishments, and nightclubs.
Without providing identification, anyone can enter the Monte-Carlo Casino building and look at the atrium, which is impressive in and of itself. After walking straight into the building from the newly pedestrianized Place du Casino, you will get access to this atrium, and there's a bar and aperitif area on the left. To enter, you must be 18 years old or older, appropriately dressed (the more glamorous, the better), and pay a cost of 10 euros (about $11.50).
Location: Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
