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Monaco

Monaco. Culture. History. 1200’s and 1300’s. In 1215, the Genose came to Monaco and built a fortress on the site of the present castle In 1257, Francois Grimaldi was the first Grimaldi to take possession of Monaco

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Monaco

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  1. Monaco Culture

  2. History

  3. 1200’s and 1300’s • In 1215, the Genose came to Monaco and built a fortress on the site of the present castle • In 1257, Francois Grimaldi was the first Grimaldi to take possession of Monaco • In 1299, Genoe and Grimaldi had fierce battles at sea, and it organized a blockage in Monaco • In 1331, Geneo gave up • For defeating the Spanish in the Renassiance Era, Monaco was recognized as a state of its own

  4. 1700’s – 2000’s • In 1793, the new French revolutionary government made Monaco a part of France • In 1814, after Napolean’s defeat Monaco became its own country again • In 1816, it became part of the Maritime Alpes • In 1939, Monaco was against Germany (World War 2). After the fall of France, the Italian’s were watching Monaco • In 2002, Monaco gained its independence (again)

  5. Architecture

  6. Civil • La Place du Casino: The style of the buildings’ collective architecture stands somewhere between Napoleon III, Belle-Epoque, Art Nouveau, and the 20’s styles • Palais du Prince: One of Europe’s most elegant castles because of the marks left by every Grimaldi since its creation

  7. Sacred • Monaco Cathedral: It was built in 1875. • Saint Charles Church: It was built in 1883. It has a French Renaissance style, with 19 stained-glass windows and golden chandeliers.

  8. Family Structure

  9. Birth • Most Monacans are Roman Catholics, so their children are baptised shortly after being born • The baptism is a family event • It is tradition for the female to have two godmothers and one godfather, and opposite for a male

  10. Marriage • Monacan law couples get married in a civil ceremony with state authorities and two witnesses • The civil ceremony is followed by a church wedding • The church wedding is followed by a reception full of singing, dancing and feasting

  11. Death • Funerals take place in a church with family and friends • The body is cleansed, draped in new clothes, and laid to rest in a coffin • On death anniversaries and religious occasions (such as Saint Day), people visit graves of their loved ones, leaving flowers and candles

  12. Language

  13. Official Languages • French • English • Italian

  14. Local Customs

  15. Changing of the Guard • The guard around the castle is changed at 11:55 AM everyday • The Prince's guard of carabineers dress in white in summer & black in winter

  16. Public Toilets • There are hardly any public toilets • There are only some near the port and near the casino

  17. Festivals

  18. Fête de la Sainte Dévote • January 27th • A feast day dedicated to the matron saint of Monaco, Dévote. • After Dévote’s death, a man stole her relics. He was found and the man’s boat was burned. This is why at the end of the festival, a boat is burned.

  19. Fête de Saint-Jean-Baptiste • June 23rd and 24th • This is a two day long festival that is dedicated to Saint John.

  20. Food

  21. Influences • The foods in Monaco are influenced by both the French and the Italian. • There is a popularity in sea food because of how close Monaco is to the sea.

  22. Special Occasions • Christmas • Easter • Lent Carnival

  23. Government

  24. Government • From the beginning, Monaco was controlled by the prince • In 1911, The prince lost his despotic rule and the princedom became a constitutional monarchy. • The prince rules the Monaco government, being helped by a cabinet, a minister of state and the National Council.

  25. Music

  26. Influences • The Royal Family • There are a lot of music organizations in Monaco, such as: The Little Singers, Palatine Chapel's Chapel Master, and many more. • Another very popular form of music is orchestra.

  27. Religion

  28. Religion • 90% of citizens are Roman Catholics. • The cultural life is influenced by the religion. • There is 1 cathedral. • There are 5 churches. • Life in Monaco revolves around the religion.

  29. Sports

  30. Sports • The big thing for sports is the Grand Prix of Monaco, which is a big race. • It was created in 1997. • Another big thing in Monaco is swimming.

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