Résumé:
The Principality of Monaco has been ranked as one of the ugliest seaside destinations in Europe due to its overcrowding and numerous skyscrapers.
Histoire complète :
The Principality of Monaco, long revered for its luxury and elegance, has been ranked by the Telegraph as one of the ugliest seaside destinations in Europe. The Telegraph cites two main reasons for this assessment. First, the overcrowding: with over 36,000 inhabitants, Monaco has the highest population density in the world, with 19,009 people per square kilometer. The newspaper points out that despite its tiny size, Monaco is a fully-fledged member of the UN with a royal family and an excessive number of personnel, surpassing the British royals in terms of deference shown on its streets. The tight-knit community of famous individuals, financiers, and the ultra-rich that surround the principality’s Serene Highnesses live amidst a whirlwind of superlatives and utmost security. According to the Telegraph, “packed” is the right word to describe the situation with 36,000 inhabitants in just over three-quarters of a square mile.
Another reason for Monaco’s inclusion on the list is the abundance of skyscrapers. The Telegraph states that the residents are crammed into these buildings, each one jostling to get a better view of the sea. The British newspaper describes Monaco as “a self-sufficient bubble of extravagance, luxury, and many police officers.” While acknowledging the fantastical setting of the principality with its mountains at the back and the Mediterranean in front, along with its art, sports, and gardens, the Telegraph asserts that the spectacle is based on wealth, and ordinary mortals are, at best, barely tolerated extras on an island that does not exist. The article concludes harshly, suggesting that one should visit once but may not want to return if they are like the writer.
Monaco finds itself in the company of Ostia (Italy), Ploče (Croatia), Kemer (Turkey), La Línea de la Concepción (Spain), Laganas (Zante, Greece), and Albufeira (Portugal) on the Telegraph’s list.
Source:
Riviera24
