Moneghetti

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Lamarck Square, Moneghetti; this central square has a small public garden, and also contains Moneghetti Post Office and Moneghetti Police Station; the parish church (Sacred Heart) is 50 yards from the square.

Moneghetti is one of 5 ('modern quartier') of the principality of Monaco, and is one of 10 administrative Ward in the traditional quartier of La Condamine. It is considered to be more of a quiet residential neighborhood rather than La Condamine, but it boost many boutiques shops.

[edit] Demographics

This district is the fourth smallest ward in Monaco in terms of population, and is the second smallest in terms of land size. Saint Michel has a Population of 3,003 and is 0.10 km². (Census 2008).

Monaco has ten state-operated schools, four private schools, and one university. Two state schools and the university's only regional office is located this district.

[edit] Location

Moneghetti lies on the north central border of the country. It runs directly along the neighbouring French town of Beausoleil, as well as another Monégasque quarters, Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville and La Condamine. Moneghetti also borders Saint Michel, La Colle and Les Révoires all of whom are part of Monaco's 10 administrative Wards.

[edit] Tourism

Moneghetti has a large role on tourism in the principality, with almost 50 hotels located here, however many of the hotels are only have 15 to 20 room accommodations.

[edit] Features

The quartier is noted for its steep inclines, since it is situated in an area where the Alps drop directly down to the Mediterranean.

Its parish church is the church of the Sacred Heart, and it also contains the headquarters of the Scout and Guide Association of Monaco (Association des Guides et Scouts de Monaco).

Monaco's only railway station (Monaco Montecarlo) is located in this administrative district.

Both the Police and the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince have headquarters in Moneghetti.