Fontvieille, Monaco
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| Coordinates: 43°43′46″N 7°24′54″E / 43.72944°N 7.415°E | |
| Country |  Monaco |
Fontvieille is the newest of the four traditional quarters (districts) in the principality of Monaco, and one of ten Wards for modern administrative purposes. It is located in the western part of Monaco. New plans exist to extend Fontvieille, due to Monaco's growing economy and population.
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[edit] History
In contrast to the other city districts Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo and La Condamine, Fontvieille was constructed, after Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti's design, almost entirely on artificially reclaimed land and thus represents one of the younger parts of the principality. In order to combat the chronic land shortage in the extremely densely populated principality, the work was begun in 1966 to create new land in the Mediterranean Sea southwest of le rocher.[1] In 1981, the then Crown Prince Albert (since April 6, 2005 Albert II, Prince of Monaco) laid the cornerstone for the new city quarter.[2]
The existence of Fontvieille, and its many public works projects, relates substantially to former Prince of Monaco, Prince Rainier III's reputation as the Builder Prince.
Recent plans to extend Fontvieille by the Department of Urban Development are currently being overseen by Prince Albert. The plan is to build a small 13 acres (5.3 ha) aura on the west side of the rock, currently planned to be finished by 2015. The new aura will include 3-4 new hotels, corporate businesses, shops and apartments for between 600-800 new comers.
[edit] Population and area
Fontvieille represents the southwestern portion of the city state, which in an area of 0.35 km2 (0.14 sq mi) or 35 ha (86 acres). accommodates 3,900 inhabitants (about one-tenth the population of the country).
[edit] Stade Louis II
Fontvieille contains Stade Louis II (or Louis II Stadium), which serves as the home ground of AS Monaco FC, a Monaco football club that is one of the most successful in the French national league; the stadium also contains the club's offices and the International University of Monaco (IUM). The ground also hosts the European Super Cup, an annual event pitting the winners of the top UEFA club competitions, the Champions League and Europa League.
[edit] Heliport
The district also contains Monaco Heliport, which provides frequent links to Nice Airport in neighbouring France, with connections to direct flights to New York, London and other important European destinations.
Columbus Hotel Monaco, owned by former racing driver David Coulthard is located in Fontvieille.
Venturi automotive is luxury electric car manufacture and its Subsidiarity voxan are stationed in the northern side of Fontvieille.
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Coordinates: 43°43′46″N 7°24′54″E / 43.7294°N 7.415°E
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