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'''Lake Anosy in the centre of Antananarivo was originally a swamp. In 1830 an artificial lake was created from it and an islet was constructed in the middle to establish a blacksmith workshop in a location so as to minimise the risk of fire that this could cause the city by this line of occupation where wood and tached roofs were abundant. Later, the island was used  to store explosive powder, which could otherwise also cause a risk to the city wher most houses are built by wood.'''
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'''Lake Anosy (Lac Anosy) in the centre of [[Antananarivo]] was originally a swamp. In 1830 an artificial lake was created and an islet was constructed in the middle of the lake. A blacksmith workshop was established on the island, as the location minimised the risk of fire caused by the occupation in areas where wood and thatched roofs were commonplace.'''
  
[[File:Lake Anosy 01.jpg|600px]]
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Today, the island is a monument to commemorate victims of World War 1 in which many Malagasy people died fighting on the front line for France. A small fee to enter the island applies, with a slightly higher price for foreign tourists than for locals.
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In later years the island was used to store explosive powder, which also posed a risk of fire in the city, where houses were mostly built by wood. Today, the island is a monument to commemorate victims of World War I, in which many Malagasy died while fighting at the front line in the name of France. Today, many poor and homeless people live in the park area next to the lake. Although the water is highly polluted, people can sometimes be seen washing and fishing in the lake. As much traffic encircles the lake it is best visited on public holidays, avoiding rush hours.
  
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Antananarivo city lake monument
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A small fee to enter the island applies to all visitors, with a slightly higher price <!--of 2,000 Ariary (2011)-->  expected from foreign tourists.
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-18.915563, 47.52147~'''Antananarivo city lake monument'''~~;
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'''Christelle Ratri at Lake Anosy'''<br>
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Singer-songwriter [[Kristel|Christelle Ratri]] shot the video ''IZY'' on the doorstep of [[Blanchisserie Tana]] at Lake Anosy:
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== Additional information ==
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View all [[Lake Anosy photos]]

Revision as of 07:38, 9 January 2021

Lake Anosy (Lac Anosy) in the centre of Antananarivo was originally a swamp. In 1830 an artificial lake was created and an islet was constructed in the middle of the lake. A blacksmith workshop was established on the island, as the location minimised the risk of fire caused by the occupation in areas where wood and thatched roofs were commonplace.

Lake Anosy 002.jpg
Antananarivo 014.jpg Antananarivo 016.jpg Antananarivo 015.jpg

In later years the island was used to store explosive powder, which also posed a risk of fire in the city, where houses were mostly built by wood. Today, the island is a monument to commemorate victims of World War I, in which many Malagasy died while fighting at the front line in the name of France. Today, many poor and homeless people live in the park area next to the lake. Although the water is highly polluted, people can sometimes be seen washing and fishing in the lake. As much traffic encircles the lake it is best visited on public holidays, avoiding rush hours.

Lake Anosy 004.jpg

Hotel Carlton 194.jpg

A small fee to enter the island applies to all visitors, with a slightly higher price expected from foreign tourists.

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Christelle Ratri at Lake Anosy
Singer-songwriter Christelle Ratri shot the video IZY on the doorstep of Blanchisserie Tana at Lake Anosy:

Additional information

View all Lake Anosy photos