Tiny Monaco is commonly associated with casinos, Formula 1 races and the Grimaldi princely family, which has ruled the principality since the 13th century. What I was most interested in seeing was the famous casino and the changing of the guard ceremony in front of the Prince's Palace. Unfortunately, the ceremony was canceled on the day of my visit. I successfully compensated for this by visiting the impressive Oceanographic Museum and admiring the picturesque panorama of the city.