If you want to take a picture in any of Monaco's busiest areas, you're supposed to require the direct permission of the Monaco royal. As an example, if you plan on photographing the Royal Palace in Monaco, you will require a press permit from the Department of the Interior.
You can be fined if you go barefoot in the cityThere is a strict dress code in the principality, where if people wear a bathing suit, go bare-chested or take off their shoes anywhere other than on the beach, they can be fined.
Monaco itself doesn't have a dress code but some places in Monaco do, just like any other city. Casinos: In the Monte Carlo Casino the dress code has loosened up. You do need to wear a jacket but you don't have to wear a full suit. The casino across the street has a much more open dress code.
Monaco is less than 1 square mile, with only 2.5 kilometers (about a mile and a half) of coastline, so you can walk everywhere, even to France. Facing the Mediterranean, the principality lies exactly where the Alps fall into the sea, making for steep hikes from the shore to the hills above.
But even if you're not a high roller, Monaco isn't cheap. You're going to need some cash to make the most of it. ATMs are a handy way to withdraw local currency while you're in Monaco, as long as you avoid common pitfalls and unnecessary fees.
Some general safety tips for visiting Monaco include staying in well-populated areas, especially at night, and avoiding any confrontations or altercations with strangers. It's also advisable to keep your personal belongings secure and be mindful of pickpockets, as with any popular tourist destination.
And herein lies our first fun fact: it's completely legal to drink in the streets of France. All of the street vendors will offer you a range of beers, ciders and wines which you can happily pop open and enjoy while strolling along the promenade.
When visiting Monaco, there is no passport control except of when coming from a Schengen country. Visitors were previously able to get souvenir passport stamps at a state tourism office. Official passports are no longer stamped as this may cause difficulties with validity.