Nestled along the French coast, the principality and city state of Monaco sits as a flashy representation of all things luxury. Known as the home of Formula 1 racing, lenient tax laws and gorgeous weather make it the perfect place for the world's richest to set up shop.
From the bougiest harbor to the iconic Grand Prix, here are 20 vintage photos of Monaco being the richest place on planet Earth.
1
F1 Driver Ayrton Senna
Going around the Monaco hairpin on his bicycle. 1991.
2
Sailing Yachts
Around 1900, in the harbor.
3
The Monaco Grand Prix
Racing in 1931.
4
Actress Grace Kelly
Monaco princess, 1966.
5
“Exposition Des Canots Autos”
Monaco, 1905.
6
On Vacation
A couple in Monaco, early 1990s.
7
Fountain
With a statue of Prince Charles III.
8
Princess Caroline
With her mother Princess Grace, 1973.
9
Monte Carlo Casino
Monaco, 1895.
10
Reading on the Steps
The Oceanographic Museum, 1927.
11
“Me, My Dad and His Tube Socks”
Monaco, 1992.
12
Porte Neuve
Monaco, 1905.
13
The Ferrari 225 Sport Vignale Spyder
In Monaco, 1952.
14
Taking the Final Corner
The 1959 Grand Prix.
15
Posing in Monaco
A woman in 1966.
16
USS Fiske
Entering the Monte Carlo harbor.
17
“Visiting Monaco”
A man in 1933.
18
The Palace Ramp
Monaco, 1904.
19
The Palace and Casino
Early 1900s.
20
Claudia Schiffer
Posing in Monaco, 1995.
21
Ball Grounds
Monte Carlo, 1915-1920.
