Antananarivo City

Visit Antananarivo

Capital City of Madagascar

Information about Antananarivo

The energetic Antananarivo is Madagascar's largest city and its political and economic capital. Antananarivo, is known fondly as Tana and crowns a majestic mountain range at around 1400 metres above sea level. The city is spread over 18 hills, offering many points of view, including the Queen's Palace one. To visit Antananarivo is to appreciate the island's cultural diversity. The upper town is the historic French quarter, where traditional Malagasy houses stand side by side with colonial buildings. You can explore the Analakely market like a local, and sample culinary specialities in the city's many restaurants.

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Highlights in Antananarivo

queen's palace antananarivo Ambohimanga
Visit Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

The royal hill of Ambohimanga is a vestige of a royal city between the 15th and 19th centuries. This sacred city was also the religious capital of the kingdom. It contains numerous sacred sites and tombs, as well as a royal burial ground : a living memory of traditional religion. The blend of Malagasy and European architectural styles bears witness to Madagascar's history. Its geographical position offers the best view of the city.

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