By Aron van Ziel
A game of blackjack or a gamble at roulette. Nowadays you can go to casinos all around the world. Whether this is online or in a real brick-and-mortar casino, you can gamble anywhere! With its 104 casinos, Las Vegas in the United States is the gambling capital of the world, some of these casinos are an experience in themselves. Fortunately, you don’t have to go all the way to Las Vegas to see great casinos. Also in Europe, you can find casinos that are worth a visit just for the appearance. Read below the top 5 most beautiful and best casinos selected by Fly Aeolus.
Number 5. Les Ambassadeurs Club – London
We start our top 5 with the Les Ambassadeurs Club. This casino is located in the center of London and is a nightclub as well as a casino. Built in the early 1800s, it was originally the home of Leopold de Rothschild. The London banker belonged to the famous Rothschild family. In 1950 the building was converted into a casino and a nightclub was built in the basement. The casino still has a classic style and focuses mainly on visitors from the luxury segment. The casino has 5 rooms in which to play.
The Les Ambassadeurs Club also offers plenty of options for dining. In addition to the restaurant, you can also opt for private dining at Les Ambassadeurs. During the dinner, you can quietly continue to gamble.
The beautiful Biggin Hill Airport is just an hour’s drive from the Ambassadeurs Club. In addition, the airport is easily accessible from London.
Number 4. The Wiesbaden casino – Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden to the west of Frankfurt is home to one of the oldest casinos in Germany. The casino has existed for 290 years and is housed in a beautiful building. Located in a Kurpark, it offers you the pleasure of a unique atmosphere in one of the most beautiful casinos in Europe.
A certain dress code applies to this casino, but it is not binding. However, the Wiesbaden Casino likes to welcome gentlemen in jackets and tie to the casino. The entrance fee is 2.50 € and after checking your ID, you can continue on to the beautiful gaming room. A beautiful chandelier hangs in the middle of the hall and around it all tables are arranged, offering classic casino games like blackjack and roulette.
The nearest airport is in Mainz, from which you can reach the casino in Wiesbaden in no time. The airport and casino are only a 30-minute drive from each other.
Number 3. Holland casino – Breda
In the Netherlands, you will find a casino in every major city. In fact, all casinos in the Netherlands are owned by Holland Casino. The Dutch government set up the company for the reason that it can properly monitor gambling. Of all Dutch casinos, however, the one in Breda is the most beautiful. It was built in a monastery barracks. Thus, the building, originally belonging to a nunnery, was once used as barracks. Even today you can still clearly see this inside. In the middle of the center of Breda, which is well worth seeing, the building invites you to linger. It is not only a beautiful casino because of its history, but also a very large one. So it offers a lot of possibilities to gamble and even houses a bar and a restaurant.
The picturesque Breda Airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from the casino. So within minutes, you are already sitting at the roulette table.
Number 2. The Baden-Baden Casino – Baden-Baden
The Baden-Baden casino is just over two hours’ drive from the one in Wiesbaden. It ranks second in our top 5 best casinos and is situated just a few kilometers from the French border. The casino has been around for almost 200 years and presents itself in a classic design with French influences. In the early days, wealthy French people often came to Baden-Baden to play poker.
If you want to enter the casino in Baden-Baden, you must adhere to the dress code. It is therefore compulsory to enter the casino dressed well. The casino is divided into two areas: The first part is the machine area, certainly a nice sight, but nothing compared to the real casino.
The second part houses the gaming tables and the bar. Here you can just spend hours looking at the beautiful interior and design without playing for a minute. If you do start playing, the casino offers you a lot of opportunities. You can play all known casino games here.
The nearest airport is about 20 minutes drive from the Baden-Baden casino. The local airport of Baden is situated in beautiful green surroundings.
Number 1. Casino de Monte Carlo – Monaco
The Monte Carlo casino in Monaco is the number one of the best casinos. Its history dates back to 1854 when gambling was legalized by Prince Florestan I of Monaco. In 1858 the foundation stone for the Casino of Monte Carlo was finally laid and was completed in 1863. In addition to the casino, a hotel was built and in 1878 a concert hall added. However, it took a while before the casino became a real success. The reason for this was that Monaco was not easy to reach at that time.
Not only the exterior of the casino is beautiful, but also inside you will find a fantastic decoration. In addition, there are often luxury cars in front of the casino to be admired. Some people say that it resembles a luxury palace. And this is also proven inside the casinos: Beautifully decorated rooms in which you can enjoy all kinds of casino games. The casino is open every day from 2:00 pm and it is obligatory to wear elegant clothes when visiting.
The best place to land near the Monte Carlo casino is Nice airport. It is only about half an hour from the Casino Monte Carlo in Monaco.
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