Antananarivo
Contents
Places to visit
- Ambohitsorohitra Palace - Presidential Palace
- Andafiavaratra Palace - Prime Minister's Palace
- Manjakamiadana Rova - Queens Palace
- Soarano Train Station
- Tsimbazaza - Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Lake Anosy
Parks
Day excursions
- Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the originals kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.
Markets
- Flower Market
- Analakely Market - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools
- Mahamasina Market - typical Malagasy street market
- Andravoahangy Market - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.
- Digue Market- handcrafts market.
- Book Market - second hand books and magazines
- Soarano Market - sells everything...
Souvenir shops
Transport
Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.
The ADEMA shuttle bus is a convenient bus service operated by the airport authorities (Aeroports de Madagascar) stopping at various hotels in the city.
Accommodation
Tana Hotel
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 313 20/26
Email: tanahotel@moov.mg
Website: www.tana-hotel-madagascar.com
Tana Jacaranda
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 562 39 or +261 (0)34 22 562 39 (mobile)
Skype: noro_rh
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com
Villa Besoa
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063
Hotel Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81
Email: saka@malagasy.com
Hotel Colbert
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02
Website: www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com
Hotel Carlton
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060
Website: www.carlton-madagascar.com
Le Louvre Hotel & Spa
Tel: +261 (0)20 2239000
Website: www.hotel-du-louvre.com
Villa Isoraka
Lot IB 78 Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 24 22052 or +261 (0)32 05 712 69
Email: demay.christoph@yahoo.fr
Restaurants
Coffee shops
Spa
Jewellers and gemstones
Tour operators
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- 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence marked in Antananarivo Xinhua
- 26-Jun-2024 23:39
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- 11-Dec-2023 08:00
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- 20-Jun-2024 23:24
- Location of Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Released - Church Newsroom
- Location of Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Released Church Newsroom
- 12-Dec-2023 08:00
- In pics: 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence - Xinhua
- In pics: 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence Xinhua
- 30-Jun-2024 10:29
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- Fighting poverty with education: Why school reforms are urgently needed in Madagascar World Bank
- 29-Feb-2024 08:00
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- 01-May-2024 04:12
- Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote - The Associated Press
- Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote The Associated Press
- 23-Nov-2023 08:00
- Church in Madagascar feeds hungry - UM News
- Church in Madagascar feeds hungry UM News
- 15-Jan-2024 08:00
- Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
- Madagascar country profile BBC.com
- 01-Dec-2023 08:00
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's Visit to the Antananarivo Municipal Library of Analakely - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's Visit to the Antananarivo Municipal Library of Analakely Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- 28-Apr-2024 07:00
- Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
- Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election Africanews English
- 15-Nov-2023 08:00
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- 01-Feb-2024 08:00
- Madagascar's ancient baobab forests are being restored by communities – with a little help from AI - The Conversation
- Madagascar's ancient baobab forests are being restored by communities – with a little help from AI The Conversation
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- 29-Feb-2024 08:00
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- 16-Nov-2023 08:00
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- 21-May-2024 07:00
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- 22-Jun-2024 02:49
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's visit to the University of Antananarivo - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa's visit to the University of Antananarivo Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- 27-Apr-2024 07:00
- Human Rights Defender Thomas Razafindremaka sentenced to two years in prison - Front Line Defenders |
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- 27-Nov-2023 08:00
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- Rajoelina pledges to build stronger, more prosperous Madagascar Xinhua
- 16-Dec-2023 08:00
- Madagascar's main opposition candidate files a lawsuit claiming fraud in the presidential election - The Associated Press
- Madagascar's main opposition candidate files a lawsuit claiming fraud in the presidential election The Associated Press
- 27-Nov-2023 08:00
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- Madagascar colonels arrested for election mutiny to appear in court – Foreign Brief Foreign Brief
- 16-Jan-2024 08:00
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- Constantin Grund from Antananarivo – Authors profile, articles and posts IPS Journal
- 15-Nov-2023 08:00
- Madagascar president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' - FRANCE 24 English
- Madagascar president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' FRANCE 24 English
- 10-Oct-2023 07:00
- Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition - FRANCE 24 English
- Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition FRANCE 24 English
- 25-Nov-2023 08:00
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- 24-Jun-2024 14:04
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- 16-Nov-2023 08:00
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- Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games' opening ceremony BBC.com
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