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Copyright: Daniele Tullio (lele) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-12
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Sony CyberShot DSC-H1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-23 1:51
Viewed: 561
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Palais Princier (Prince's Palace), Saint Nicholas Cathedral, and the Oceanographic Museum are located in this quarter. Monaco-Ville is located at 43°44′15″N 7°24′55″E / 43.7375, 7.41528. Its population is estimated at 1,151 people.

Monaco-Ville, also known locally as "le rocher" or "the rock", is one of the four traditional quartiers or quarters of Monaco, the others being La Condamine, Monte Carlo, and Fontvieille. However, in modern administrative terms it is one of ten administrative Wards (see navigation box below for a complete list).

Monaco-Ville is an old fortified town-—some of the city walls still remain—-and is situated on a rocky promontory that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. The ancient name for Monaco-Ville is Monoecus.

The colourful changing of the guard occurs every day outside the Palais at 11:55 am. Next door to the Palais is the Cathédrale de Monaco, a Romanesque-Byzantine church that contains the remains of many former princes. United States-born Grace Kelly, Princess Grace of Monaco, is also buried there. Monaco-Ville also boasts the world-famous Oceanographic Museum, which was established in 1910 by Prince Albert I, and was once under the direction of Jacques-Yves Cousteau. One of the oldest buildings in the principality, Chapelle de la Misericorde (1639) is famous as the starting point of a torchlit religious procession by local residents that takes place on the eve of Good Friday each year. Despite being located in the world's most densely populated country, Monaco-Ville is still a medieval village at heart, made up almost entirely of quiet pedestrian streets and marked by virtual silence after sundown. Though innumerable tourists visit Monaco-Ville and the palace square, only local vehicles are allowed up to the rock, and gasoline-powered motorcycles are prohibited after 10 pm.

The Principality of Monaco itself is a stretch of Mediterranean shore situated within south-eastern France about 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Nice and 8 km (5 mi) from the border of France and Italy. It has long been a playground of the rich and famous, thanks to its harbour setting, world-class casinos, and lack of income tax. Since 1297, with some brief interruptions, it has been ruled by the house of Grimaldi, the oldest ruling house in Europe. Prince Albert II is the current sovereign, having recently acceded to the throne up on the death of his father, Prince Rainier III. The formal "intronisation", or enthronement, of Prince Albert II took place on November 19, 2005. Since 1929, Monaco has been the centre of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix. This street-circuit motor-racing event is held annually in late May. Population 30,000 (1990 estimate).
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Ciao Daniele! Wonderful POV, amazing composition. Dangerous work. Good capture. Original effect. Well done!

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1471 W: 23 N: 0] (11740)
  • [2008-12-23 2:31]

Hi my friend...
Beautiful view...
Nice composition...
Regards...
Andro

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4232 W: 414 N: 6672] (42147)
  • [2008-12-23 2:38]

Hi Daniele

Good graphism of the barbs at right, & a spectacular view of the harbour far below. Tfs!

Hi Daniele
I like the pov with the grille on the right partly framing the image.
beautiful colors of a wonderful view.
perfect shot, clear and sharp.
greetings
tsilla

Hi Daniele
Good graphism of the barbs at right . perfect shot, clear and sharp.

TFS
**MAB**

Hi Daniele
Very nice and compisition - 10/10
Good job .. Well done
-- SADEGH --

Ciao Lele.
Very nice point of view over the habour.
Good looking picture with this compo.
Regards, Jan

Ola Daniele,
Beautiful Monte Carlo.Bela vista bom angulo/
Abracos,
Ralf

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1626 W: 118 N: 2805] (11304)
  • [2008-12-23 7:09]

Hello Daniele,
Excelent POV and a great landscape with sharp colours and a superb light.
Beautiful photo.
Congrats, and accept my wishes of Merry Xmas to you and your family.
José mb

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  • ade71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 37 N: 206] (2812)
  • [2008-12-23 9:26]

Ciao Lele, ci voleva un pò di sole e caldo... bella immagine, gran bel panorama! Grazie per la dritta sul programma. Buon Natale!
Adele

Salam Daniele!
Very nice daylife shot and great represent of this eyecatching port.
Excellent depth of field. Light control is good but not perfect as there are strong white highlight on the boats.
Many thanks for your kind visit.
Alireza.

Ciao Daniele
Didn't you see my gift for you posted two days ago?
Wonderful capture and perspective
Great place
Good note
Take care
Burak

Ciao Lele,
mi piace da morire questo panorama, che se non avesse avuto l'elemento in ferro sulla destra poteva risultare anche banale. Ma tu sai bene come scegliere il POV.
Grande Daniele.
Salutoni, Giorgio.

Hi Daniele....nice shot of the harbor...well composed..nice details...

Roger

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