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Quiz about Big Sites in Little Monaco
Quiz about Big Sites in Little Monaco

Big Sites in Little Monaco Trivia Quiz


Monaco may be tiny, but it has a large array of attractions and excitement. What do you know about these Monegasque locations?

A photo quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
375,805
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
246
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is NOT true about the Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco's most famous attraction? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the track that hosts the annual Monaco Grand Prix? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Monaco's only deep-water port is also the only one on the French Riviera. It is named after which Greek god? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The Monaco International Fireworks Competition takes place on which beach that is named after the ward it's in and is the only public beach in Monaco? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Monaco's only hospital was named after which American actress who was once princess consort of Monaco and died in the hospital in 1982? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, a common burial place for Grimaldi royalty, goes by what other name? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following Monegasque wards is generally considered to be more residential than a spot for tourists? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2005, the Prince's Palace of Monaco no longer served as the official residence of the Monegasque monarch and became primarily an art museum.


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Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the 463-foot tall monolith in the Monte Carlo quarter that was the first piece of Monaco to be conquered by the Grimaldi Family centuries ago? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the stadium that is home to the Monaco National Football Team? It also hosts a number of track and field events. Hint


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1. What is NOT true about the Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco's most famous attraction?

Answer: Ian Fleming set his first James Bond novel "Casino Royale" at the casino.

Ian Fleming actually set "Casino Royale" at a fictional casino modeled after the Monte Carlo, although Monte Carlo has been used since in a number of Bond films and media.

When Princess Caroline conceived the idea of the casino, she was a morally uptight person and believed foreigners should gamble to increase revenue and the prestige of Monaco but citizens should refrain from doing so. The policy of banning citizens from the casino is strictly enforced. The 1913 event in which black came up twenty-six times in a row on a roulette wheel caused many wealthy people to lose millions of dollars as they incorrectly assumed that red would turn up after the series of black. However, black and red have an equal chance of coming up as there are the same number of black spaces as red spaces, no matter how many times the wheel previously landed on black.
2. What is the name of the track that hosts the annual Monaco Grand Prix?

Answer: Circuit de Monaco

The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most famous motorcar races in the world. It is part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport, along with the Indy 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Circuit de Monaco passes through Monte Carlo and passes by many of the Monaco's most famous sites, including the casino.
3. Monaco's only deep-water port is also the only one on the French Riviera. It is named after which Greek god?

Answer: Hercules

Port Hercules was used by ancient Greeks and Romans as a trading post, despite the fact that it did not have any protection from invaders or weather phenomena. This was true until the 1970s when Prince Rainier ordered a study on how to improve the port's conditions.
4. The Monaco International Fireworks Competition takes place on which beach that is named after the ward it's in and is the only public beach in Monaco?

Answer: Larvotto Beach

Larvotto Beach runs parallel with Princess Grace Avenue, which is called the most expense street to live on in the world. Larvotto Beach has a reputation for being crowded because it is a very popular location, but there is not much sand as it is mostly pebbles.
5. Monaco's only hospital was named after which American actress who was once princess consort of Monaco and died in the hospital in 1982?

Answer: Grace Kelly

The hospital was named after Grace Kelly in 1958 before she died, as she was very much into philanthropy. Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier in 1956 and they had three children: Princess Caroline, Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie.
6. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, a common burial place for Grimaldi royalty, goes by what other name?

Answer: Saint Nicholas Cathedral

Although many princes are buried here, the most frequently visited grave site is that of Grace Kelly. The cathedral hosts a large children's festival on December 6th in honor of Saint Nicholas, who is the patron saint of children.
7. Which of the following Monegasque wards is generally considered to be more residential than a spot for tourists?

Answer: Saint Roman

It is listed on the map under its French name - La Rousse. While Saint Roman does have some tourist attractions like Odeon Tower, the tallest building in Monaco, it is overwhelmingly a residential area. Moneghetti is home to many hotels and is very cliffy, perfect for climbers. La Condamine is where a lot of Monaco's events occur, as it is the harbor area lined with yachts. Monte Carlo is, of course, the site of the famous casino and luxurious hotels and resorts.
8. In 2005, the Prince's Palace of Monaco no longer served as the official residence of the Monegasque monarch and became primarily an art museum.

Answer: False

Over the years, the Princes of Monaco have increasingly opened the palace to the public, and it is their official residence. There are public concerts in the courtyards, in addition to the various items on display. Royal weddings take place there, and citizens and tourists alike can witness them.
9. What is the name of the 463-foot tall monolith in the Monte Carlo quarter that was the first piece of Monaco to be conquered by the Grimaldi Family centuries ago?

Answer: Rock of Monaco

In ancient times, the Rock of Monaco was a much fought-over possession amongst the tribes who lived in what is now France and Italy. Francesco Grimaldi was able to conquer it around 1300 by pulling a Trojan horse. He gained access to the walled city by pretending he was a monk and then he let in his soldiers. It has been in Grimaldi possession ever since.
10. What is the name of the stadium that is home to the Monaco National Football Team? It also hosts a number of track and field events.

Answer: Stade Louis II

Stade Louis II can seat over 18,000 people. Monaco has hosted a number of sporting events including the inaugural IAAF World Athletics Finals at Stade Louis II. Prince Albert II and Charlotte Wittstock held a number of their wedding events at Stade Louis II, which was open to the public.
Source: Author Joepetz

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