La Condamine
| La Condamine | |
|---|---|
| Quarter and Ward of Monaco | |
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La Condamine is located directly ahead. On the right is the smaller Fontvieille harbor. To left with the high rise buildings is Monte Carlo. | |
 Location in Monaco | |
  La Condamine Location in relation to France | |
| Coordinates: 43°44′4″N 7°25′15″E / 43.73444°N 7.42083°ECoordinates: 43°44′4″N 7°25′15″E / 43.73444°N 7.42083°E | |
| Country |
 Monaco |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.237283 km2 (0.091615 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 11,946 |
La Condamine is the second oldest district in Monaco, after Monaco-Ville. It is known for its distinctive wide harbor and moored expensive yachts.
Geography
Location in Monaco
By broad definition, it is one of the four traditional quartiers. However, it is more specifically one of the ten modern "Wards of Monaco", its traditional area also including the modern Wards of Moneghetti, Les Revoires, and La Colle.
History and features
The name comes from the Middle Ages and means the cultivable land at the foot of a village or castle. Today the port of Monaco and a thriving business district of 0.02 sq mi or 0.052 km2 are located in La Condamine. After a recent expansion of Port Hercule La Condamine has been expanded by 0.02 sq mi or 0.052 km2 which was completed in 2010.
The Monaco Grand Prix on the Circuit de Monaco starts in La Condamine on the Boulevard Albert 1er and enters Monte Carlo before returning to the district.
The municipal Princess Antoinette Park, named for Princess Antoinette of Monaco is located in the La Condamine ward.[1]
The yacht belonging to the Prince of Monaco is usually berthed in La Condamine's large harbour, Port Hercules.
A municipal sports complex in La Condamine, the Rainier III Nautical Stadium consists of a heated saltwater Olympic-size swimming pool, diving boards, and a slide.[1] The pool is converted into an ice rink from December to March.[1]
Monaco's only railway station, the Gare de Monaco-Monte-Carlo is located in La Condamine.[2]
Gallery
See also
- Geography of Monaco with suburbs and features
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Princess Antoinette Park". Visit Monaco - Princess Antoinette Park. Visit Monaco. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ (French) History of Monaco station from the official site
External links
Media related to La Condamine at Wikimedia Commons
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