Place de Casino at night
If it weren't for the Casino, Monaco would be just another little town on the French Riviera. The Casino is an extraordinary work of architecture, elaborately decorated, so you don't have to be a gambler to enjoy it. However, if you want to penetrate the inner sanctums, you'll need considerably thick wallet. It's almost worth it just to view the over-the-top baroque splendor of the Casino's architecture. The surrounding area is quite picturesque. In front, the Place de Casino is a small but marvelous park with perfectly sculpted bushes and pretty fountains. The rear of the casino grounds has a huge walkway built on top of a massive hotel overlooking the sea.
