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'''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its airport. This page include various city attractions, reviewed hotels and restaurants etc.'''
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'''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby [[Ivato International Airport]]. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.'''
  
 
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''If you are accessing this site within Madagascar, this page is open for editing. Feel free to add any local advise here.''
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== Antananarivo, the ancient royal city ==
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''Text from Passport for Madagascar - 81st edition, March/April 2014''
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Antananarivo, an ancient royal city in the sixteenth century is the synthesis of a series of construction technologies making it a modern city from the reign of [[Radama I]] (1810 - 1828). The latter, initially the King of Imerina, was recognised as the king of Madagascar by the British government, a major world power of the time, following the signature of a friendship and cooperation treaty which provided for the abolition of the slave trade in 1817 and 1820.
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This was the beginning of the opening of the Big Island to European influence in many domains, including construction. At that time the houses were built according to an architecturally unique pattern: wooden walls, thatched or shingled roofs, a single room, one door, one window, but as the cost of wood kept rising because of the decline in forest areas, only the wealthy could afford to build. For the royal buildings, common wood was not used but species especially known for their resistance to weather and especially for their imputrescibility were selected. It was Radama I who wanted to break with the traditional model. It was from this period that the idea emerged of providing an upstairs and a veranda.
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Over the years, the scarcity of wood was felt, making it unaffordable for everyone. It was [[Queen Ranavalona II]], witness to many house fires and even of entire villages, calamities over which men were powerless, who broke tradition by allowing the use of new materials such as stone and brick whose manufacture had been initiated and popularised by the English missionary James Cameron. It was an English missionary who would design and build the prototype of a "modern" house at the end of the nineteenth century, i.e. walls of burnt brick, tiled roof, veranda, an upper floor, with four or six spacious rooms, multiple windows, which was a revolution in the field of housing.
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Antananarivo adopted this type fo house as seen so far, and even if the corrugated iron has gradually replaced tiles, these Tananarivian constructions continue to look good.
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== Antananarivo and its staircases ==
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''Text from Passport for Madagascar - 83rd edition, July/August 2014''
  
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Built on a hill, 1,200 metres above sea level, the city of Antananarivo features multiple staircases certain of them narrow and steep, linking different neighbourhoods and other, wider ones descending from Antaninarenina and the opposite Ambondrona staircase to reach the [[Zoma Market|Zoma]] place (or what remains of it).
  
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== Places to visit ==
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Two tunnels were also constructed to avoid long detours for the population: the Garbit tunnel, dug between 1914 and 1924 and the Cayla tunnel, dug between 1932 and 1935 allowing access to the eastern neighbourhoods of the city.
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*  [[Ambohitsorohitra Palace]] - Presidential Palace<br>
 
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*  [[Andafiavaratra Palace]] - Prime Minister's Palace<br>
 
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*  [[Manjakamiadana Rova]] - Queens Palace<br>
 
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*  [[Soarano Train Station]]<br>
 
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*  [[Tsimbazaza]] - zoo and botanical garden<br>
 
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*  [[Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br>
 
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*  [[Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br>
 
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*  [[Lake Anosy]]<br><br>
 
  
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The Ambondrona staircase and Antaninarenina staircase are essential routes to reach the Zoma. From Antaninarenina it takes exactly 168 steps before reaching the place.
  
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== Parks ==
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*  [[Ambohijatovo Park]]
 
  
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== Places to visit ==
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* [[Ambohitsorohitra Palace]] - Presidential Palace<br>
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* [[Andafiavaratra Palace]] - Prime Minister's Palace<br>
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* [[Manjakamiadana Rova]] - Queens Palace<br>
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* [[Soarano Train Station]]<br>
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* [[Independence Avenue]]
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* [[Tsimbazaza]] - zoo and botanical garden<br>
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* [[Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br>
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* [[Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br>
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* [[Lake Anosy]]<br>
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* [[Ambohijatovo Park]]
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* [[Akany Avoko Faravohitra]] - home for girls and young Malagasy females
  
 
== Day excursions ==
 
== Day excursions ==
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* [[Green Club Vontovorona]] - one of three Green Club health spas in Madagascar which offers a quick getaway from the capital.
 
* [[Green Club Vontovorona]] - one of three Green Club health spas in Madagascar which offers a quick getaway from the capital.
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* [[Domaine du Lac]] - a small park behind the lake on the other side of [[Ivato International Airport]]
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* [[Lemurs Park]] - lemurs reserve and botanical garden, 22km from Antananarivo
  
 
== Markets ==
 
== Markets ==
 
* [[Antananarivo Flower Market|Flower Market]]<br>
 
* [[Antananarivo Flower Market|Flower Market]]<br>
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* [[Analakely Market]] - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools<br>
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* [[Analakely|Analakely Market]] (former [[Zoma Market]]) - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools<br>
 
* [[Mahamasina Market]] - typical Malagasy street market<br>
 
* [[Mahamasina Market]] - typical Malagasy street market<br>
 
* [[Andravoahangy Market]] - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.<br>
 
* [[Andravoahangy Market]] - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.<br>
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* [[Soarano Market]] - sells everything...<br><br>
 
* [[Soarano Market]] - sells everything...<br><br>
  
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[[File:Antananarivo_010.jpg|600px|thumb|none|View of Antananarivo with the Queen's Palace, also known as the Rova, on hilltop.]]
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== Souvenirs and shopping ==
 
== Souvenirs and shopping ==
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* [[Lisy Art Gallery]]
 
* [[Lisy Art Gallery]]
 
* [[Happy Creations]]
 
* [[Happy Creations]]
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* [[CENT pour CENT]] baskets and placemats en route Ivato (mainly wholesale)
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* [[CENT pour CENT]] - baskets and placemats en route Ivato (mainly wholesale)
 
* [[Malagasy tin souvenirs]]
 
* [[Malagasy tin souvenirs]]
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* [[Caramiel]]
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* [[Caramiel]] - handmade houseware products
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* [[Mama Benz]]
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* [[Les Jocondes Galerie]] - wood sculpture workshop, art gallery, exhibition space, cultural center
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* [[Chocolaterie Robert]]
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* [[Mama Benz]] - crafts, accessories, interiors, furniture boutique
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* [[Gilbert Rakotomanana]] bespoke tailor.
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* [[Bois Art]] - sale of timber, furniture, handcrafted products en route Ivato
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* [[Mad'Création]] - traditionally handmade embroidery
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* [[Chocolaterie Robert]] - cocoa producer and chocolate
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* [[Chocolaterie Colbert]] - small chocolaterie part of Hotel Colbert
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* [[Pâtisserie Colbert]] - bakery selling bread, baguettes, fresh croissants, pastries, ice cream and sweets including fine chocolate from the Chocolaterie Colbert
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* [[Gilbert Rakotomanana]] - bespoke tailor
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* [[Mi-Haja]] - fashion and accessories for men and women
 
* [[La City]] shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. [[Air Madagascar]]'s office that is open on Sundays is located here.
 
* [[La City]] shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. [[Air Madagascar]]'s office that is open on Sundays is located here.
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* [[Mi-Haja]] fashion and accessories for men and women.
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* [[CS Events]] - outdoors equipment
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* [[CS Events]] outdoors equipment
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* [[TED]] - GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
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* [[TED]] GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
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* [[Supreme Center]] - large shopping centre with computers and other technical equipment
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* [[Bioneo Madagascar]] - various natural products; vanilla, cacao, cinnamon, essential oils etc.
  
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== Overland transport ==
 
== Overland transport ==
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[[File:Eric RASOLOHERY 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Eric RASOLOHERY]]
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[[Eric RASOLOHERY]] is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.<br clear="all">
  
 
[[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]]  
 
[[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]]  
 
[[Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe|Taxi Driver Richard]] is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.<br clear="all">
 
[[Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe|Taxi Driver Richard]] is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.<br clear="all">
  
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[[File:ADEMA shuttle bus 001.jpg|100px|left|link=ADEMA shuttle bus]]  
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[[File:Tina Tana Taxi 008.jpg|100px|left|link=Tina Tana Taxi]]  
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The [[ADEMA shuttle bus]] is a convenient bus service operated by the airport authorities (''Aeroports de Madagascar'') stopping at various hotels in the city.<br clear="all">
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[[Tina Tana Taxi|Tina's Tana Taxi]] is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.<br clear="all">
  
 
[[File:Antsirabe 128.jpg|100px|left|link=Madarail]]  
 
[[File:Antsirabe 128.jpg|100px|left|link=Madarail]]  
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[[File:Ivato_Farm_067.jpg|100px|left|link=La Ferme d'Ivato]]  
 
[[File:Ivato_Farm_067.jpg|100px|left|link=La Ferme d'Ivato]]  
 
Mountain bike rental (part of [[La Ferme d'Ivato]]).<br clear="all">
 
Mountain bike rental (part of [[La Ferme d'Ivato]]).<br clear="all">
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[[File:Gare Routiere Maki 001.jpg|100px|left|link=Gare Routiere Maki]] [[Gare Routiere Maki]] is where several bus services depart from Antananarivo to Toamasina, Maroantsetra, Mahajanga, Ambanja, Ankify and Diégo-Suarez.<br clear="all">
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[[File:Cotisse Transport 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Cotisse Transport]] [[Cotisse Transport]] is a scheduled taxi service offering transport between Antananarivo and Toamasina, Mahajanga, Morondava, Fianaratsoa and Diégo-Suarez.<br clear="all">
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* [[Besadi+]] is a bus service between Antananarivo and Ambanja, Antsohihy and Nosy Be.<br clear="all">
  
 
== Madagascar airlines ==
 
== Madagascar airlines ==
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[[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br>
 
[[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br>
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[[File:Tsaradia_logo.png|100px|left|link=Tsaradia|border]] [[Tsaradia]] - a domestic airline launched in 2018.<br clear="all"><br>
  
 
== Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo ==
 
== Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo ==
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* the southern in Lalana Pastora Rahajason
 
* the southern in Lalana Pastora Rahajason
 
* the western station a couple of hundred metres west of the southern station
 
* the western station a couple of hundred metres west of the southern station
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== Accommodation ==
 
== Accommodation ==
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[http://www.lemurhostel.com Lemur Hostel]
 
  
 
'''[[Tana Hotel]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Tana Hotel]]'''<br>
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32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br>
 
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br>
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Website: [http://www.besoa-appart.com www.besoa-appart.com]<br>
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'''[[Le Pavillon de l'Emyrne]]'''<br>
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12 rue Rakotonirina Stanislas, Isoraka<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 22 259 45 / +261 (0)20 22 259 46<br>
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Email: [mailto:reservation@pavillondelemyrne.com reservation@pavillondelemyrne.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.pavillondelemyrne.com www.pavillondelemyrne.com]
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'''[[Radisson]]'''
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'''[[Tsanga Tsanga Hotel]]'''<br>
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2, rue Reallon, Tsaralalana<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 22 254 80<br>
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Email: [mailto:info@tsangatsangahotel.com info@tsangatsangahotel.com]<br>
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Website: [https://www.tsangatsangahotel.com/?lang=en www.tsangatsangahotel.com]
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'''[[Le Vanillier|Hotel & Restaurant Le Vanillier]]'''<br>
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Andohatapenaka<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)4 19 415 38<br>
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Email: [mailto:vanillierhot@yahoo.com vanillierhot@yahoo.com]
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'''[[Maison Vue Royale]]'''<br>
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Lalana Printsey Kamamy<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38<br>
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Email: [mailto:maisonvueroyale@gmail.com maisonvueroyale@gmail.com]
  
 
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br>
 
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar<br>
 
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar<br>
 
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07<br>
 
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07<br>
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Email: [mailto: madagascarunderground@gmail.com] <br>
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Email: [mailto:madagascarunderground@gmail.com madagascarunderground@gmail.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.madagascarunderground.com www.madagascarunderground.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.madagascarunderground.com www.madagascarunderground.com]
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'''[[Lemur Hostel]]'''<br>
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LOT VG 26 Ter Antsahabe Rue Andrianaivoravelona<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)32 66 091 20<br>
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Website: [http://www.lemurhostel.com www.lemurhostel.com]
  
 
'''[[Fara's Guest House]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Fara's Guest House]]'''<br>
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Lalàna POINIMERINA Lot VU 297<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)33 14 294 83<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)33 14 294 83<br>
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Email: [mailto:faraguesthouse.infos@gmail.com faraguesthouse.infos@gmail.com]
  
 
'''[[Hotel Isoraka]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel Isoraka]]'''<br>
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11, Avenue Gal Ramanantsoa<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81<br>
 
Email: [mailto:saka@malagasy.com saka@malagasy.com]
 
Email: [mailto:saka@malagasy.com saka@malagasy.com]
  
 
'''[[Hotel Colbert]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel Colbert]]'''<br>
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29 Rue Prince Ratsimamanga<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02<br>
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Email: [mailto:colbert@moov.mg colbert@moov.mg]<br>
 
Website: [http://hotel-restaurant-colbert.com www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com]
 
Website: [http://hotel-restaurant-colbert.com www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com]
  
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'''[[Hotel Carlton]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel Carlton]]'''<br>
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Rue Pierre Stibbe Anosy<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060<br>
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Email: [mailto:contact@carlton.mg contact@carlton.mg]<br>
 
Website: [http://www.carlton-madagascar.com www.carlton-madagascar.com]  
 
Website: [http://www.carlton-madagascar.com www.carlton-madagascar.com]  
  
 
'''[[Hotel de France]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Hotel de France]]'''<br>
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34 Avenue de l'indépendance<br>
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34 Avenue de l'Indépendance<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04<br>
 
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04<br>
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'''[[Maison Lovasoa]]'''<br>
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Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065<br>
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Email: [mailto:maisonlovasoa@gmail.com maisonlovasoa@gmail.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.maisonlovasoa.com www.maisonlovasoa.com]
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'''[[La Medina]]'''<br>
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52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433<br>
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Email: [mailto:lamedina@yahoo.fr lamedina@yahoo.fr]
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Website: [http://www.lamedinatana.com www.lamedinatana.com]
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'''[[La Résidence du Rova]]'''<br>
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Place Ratsimandrava<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 22 341 46 or +261 (0)32 07 245 03<br>
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Email: [mailto:residence.rova@moov.mg residence.rova@moov.mg]<br>
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Website: [https://www.residence-antananarivo.com www.residence-antananarivo.com]
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'''[[Secret Garden]]'''<br>
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VT3 Avaradrova<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)34 02 219 04 or +261 (0)34 16 858 37<br>
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Email: [mailto:contact@secretgarden-mada.com contact@secretgarden-mada.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.secretgarden-mada.com/en/home/ www.secretgarden-mada.com]
  
 
'''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 2239000<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 22 390 00<br>
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Website: [http://www.hotel-du-louvre.com www.hotel-du-louvre.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.hotel-du-louvre.com www.hotel-du-louvre.com]
  
 
'''[[Relais des Pistards]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Relais des Pistards]]'''<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65<br>
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Lot III 45 ter Tsimbazaza<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65
  
 
'''[[Le Combava]]'''<br>
 
'''[[Le Combava]]'''<br>
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Website: [http://www.st-ange.fr www.st-ange.fr]
 
Website: [http://www.st-ange.fr www.st-ange.fr]
  
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== Restaurants ==
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'''[[Hotel Secret de Tana]]'''<br>
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Alarobia Ivandry<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)33 1117453
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'''[[Hotel Maison des Cotonniers]]'''<br>
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Rue Ratsimilaho lot vb 18<br>
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Tel: +261 (0)20 2220954<br>
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Email: [mailto:maisondescotonniers@andilanahotels.com maisondescotonniers@andilanahotels.com]<br>
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Website: [http://www.andilanahotels.com/en/hotels/hotel-maison-des-cotonniers www.grandhotelurbanmadagascar.com/maison-des-cotonniers]
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'''[[Hotel Ibis]]'''<br>
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== Restaurants and bars ==
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''Malagasy''
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* [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy
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* [[Fish and Chips Restaurant]] - located between [[Ivato International Airport]] and Antananarivo
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* [[Paprika]]
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* [[Le Poney]] - en route [[Ambohimanga]]
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* [[Chez Vanina]] - Malagasy-Chinese
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* [[Cookit]] - small lunch restaurant with a wide range of Malagasy and Malagasy-Chinese dishes.
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* [[Sweet Dreams]] - Coffee and antiques shop.
  
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* [[Little India]] - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
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''Malagasy / Chinese''<br>
 
* [[Au Bon Accueil]] - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
 
* [[Au Bon Accueil]] - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
 
* [[Chantaco]] - Malagasy with a Chinese influence  
 
* [[Chantaco]] - Malagasy with a Chinese influence  
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* [[InfiniThe]] - tea salon and restaurant
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''Indian''
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* [[Little India]] - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
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* [[Shalimar]] - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
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* [[Terrace Exotic]] - authentic Indian restaurant
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''French''
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* [[L'Arrivage]]
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* [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie
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* [[Fée Maison]] - Bretange-style crêperie
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* [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
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''German''
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* [[Alt München]] - the only German restaurant in Antananarivo, located en route [[Ambohimanga]]
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''Vietnamese''
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* [[Tana Saigon]]
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''Upscale''
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* [[Le Rossini]] - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
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* [[La Varangue]] - very upscale restaurant close to the [[Presidential Palace]]
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''Others''
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* [[InfiniThe|InfiniThé]] - tea salon and restaurant
 
* [[Foie Gras de Tana]] - duck liver speciality restaurant
 
* [[Foie Gras de Tana]] - duck liver speciality restaurant
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* [[La Varangue]] - very upscale restaurant close to the [[Presidential Palace]]
 
 
* [[Le Fleuve Rouge]]
 
* [[Le Fleuve Rouge]]
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* [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie
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* [[Dzama Cocktail Cafe]]
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* [[Le Rossini]] - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
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* [[Le Grand Orient]]
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* [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
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* [[IS’ART|is’Art Galerie]] - art gallery, restaurant and bar with live music performances Friday evening
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* [[Paprika]]
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* [[Fara West]] - music venue with live performances Saturday evenings
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* [[Restaurant Malagasy]] - located between [[Ivato International Airport]] and [[Antananarivo]]
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* [[Restaurant Ranjatiana]] - restaurant next to [[Cotisse Transport]]
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* [[Shalimar]] - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
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* [[Le Restaurant Taxi-Brousse]] - a small cantine like restaurant located directly at the northern taxi-brousse station Ambodivona
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* [[Terrace Exotic]] - authentic Indian restaurant
 
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* [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy
 
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* [[Alt München]] - the only German restaurant in [[Antananarivo]], located en route [[Ambohimanga]]
 
  
 
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* [[Shoprite]]
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* [[Supermaki]]
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== Street food ==
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* [[Mofo gasy]]
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* [[Tana Baobab]] - chilled baobab juice and baobab fruits
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== Health & Spa & Sport ==
 
* [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]]
 
* [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]]
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* [[Arom & Sens]]
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* [[Sports Club Ampefiloha]] - bodybuilding, aerobic, fitness
  
 
== Jewellers and gemstones ==
 
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* [[Mineral Gallery]]
 
* [[PALA]]
 
* [[PALA]]
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* [[Makassar Tours]]
 
* [[Florent Zafindraibe]]
 
* [[Florent Zafindraibe]]
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* [[Mahay Expédition]]
  
 
== Phone networks ==
 
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* [[Telma]]
  
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== IT and printing services ==
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* [[Dot.mg]] domain registration and hosting services
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* [[MYE Imprimerie]]
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* https://web.facebook.com/imprimerie.mg
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== Money exchange ==
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* [[NCH]]
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* [[SCM]]
  
 
== Medical services ==
 
== Medical services ==
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* [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]]
 
* [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]]
 
* [[Clinique Reine Marie]]
 
* [[Clinique Reine Marie]]
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* [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_British_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the British Embassy]]
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* [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_French_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the French Embassy]]
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* [[Plague affected areas 2017]]
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== Banks ==
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* BOA - [[Bank of Africa]]
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* [[BMOI]] - Banque Malgache De L'Ocean Indien
  
 
== Various ==
 
== Various ==
  
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* [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal office (close to [[Hotel Colbert]])
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* [[HFF]] (Henri Fraise Fils Travel Service) is a travel agency, tour operator and flight booking service at [[The Carlton]]
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* [[Tana Water Front]]
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* [https://allevents.in/antananarivo/all# Events in Antananarivo] (on allevents.in)
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* [[Dream'In TV]]
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* [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal offices
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* [[INSTAT]]
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* [[Tana Water Front]] - enclosed commercial and residential
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* [[INSTAT]] - Institut national de la statistique (National Institute of Statistics)
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* [[FTM]] - Foiben-Taosarintanin'i Madagasikara (Geographical and Hydrographic Institute of Madagascar)
 
* [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]]
 
* [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]]
 
* [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival
 
* [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival
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* [[Air France]] head office location in Antananarivo.
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* [[Air France]] head office location in Antananarivo
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* [[Bank of Africa]]
 
 
* [[DHL]]
 
* [[DHL]]
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* [[Pack Yellow]]
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* [http://tinyurl.com/huhro6k Malagasy government ministries] on africanbib.biz
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* [http://www.lily.mg lily.mg] online marketplace
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* [[Ivato Conference Center]]
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* [[Ady Gasy]]
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* [[Strike Club]] bowling alley
  
 
== Media ==
 
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* [http://musicinafrica.net/music-and-media-madagascar Music and media in Madagascar] musicinafrica.net article.
 
* [http://musicinafrica.net/music-and-media-madagascar Music and media in Madagascar] musicinafrica.net article.
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* http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com
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Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby Ivato International Airport. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.

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Antananarivo, the ancient royal city

Text from Passport for Madagascar - 81st edition, March/April 2014

Antananarivo, an ancient royal city in the sixteenth century is the synthesis of a series of construction technologies making it a modern city from the reign of Radama I (1810 - 1828). The latter, initially the King of Imerina, was recognised as the king of Madagascar by the British government, a major world power of the time, following the signature of a friendship and cooperation treaty which provided for the abolition of the slave trade in 1817 and 1820.

This was the beginning of the opening of the Big Island to European influence in many domains, including construction. At that time the houses were built according to an architecturally unique pattern: wooden walls, thatched or shingled roofs, a single room, one door, one window, but as the cost of wood kept rising because of the decline in forest areas, only the wealthy could afford to build. For the royal buildings, common wood was not used but species especially known for their resistance to weather and especially for their imputrescibility were selected. It was Radama I who wanted to break with the traditional model. It was from this period that the idea emerged of providing an upstairs and a veranda.

Over the years, the scarcity of wood was felt, making it unaffordable for everyone. It was Queen Ranavalona II, witness to many house fires and even of entire villages, calamities over which men were powerless, who broke tradition by allowing the use of new materials such as stone and brick whose manufacture had been initiated and popularised by the English missionary James Cameron. It was an English missionary who would design and build the prototype of a "modern" house at the end of the nineteenth century, i.e. walls of burnt brick, tiled roof, veranda, an upper floor, with four or six spacious rooms, multiple windows, which was a revolution in the field of housing.

Antananarivo adopted this type fo house as seen so far, and even if the corrugated iron has gradually replaced tiles, these Tananarivian constructions continue to look good.

Antananarivo and its staircases

Text from Passport for Madagascar - 83rd edition, July/August 2014

Built on a hill, 1,200 metres above sea level, the city of Antananarivo features multiple staircases certain of them narrow and steep, linking different neighbourhoods and other, wider ones descending from Antaninarenina and the opposite Ambondrona staircase to reach the Zoma place (or what remains of it).

Two tunnels were also constructed to avoid long detours for the population: the Garbit tunnel, dug between 1914 and 1924 and the Cayla tunnel, dug between 1932 and 1935 allowing access to the eastern neighbourhoods of the city.

The Ambondrona staircase and Antaninarenina staircase are essential routes to reach the Zoma. From Antaninarenina it takes exactly 168 steps before reaching the place.

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Places to visit

Day excursions

  • Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the original kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.
  • Green Club Vontovorona - one of three Green Club health spas in Madagascar which offers a quick getaway from the capital.
  • Lemurs Park - lemurs reserve and botanical garden, 22km from Antananarivo

Markets

View from Carlton
View of Queen's Palace
Staircase to Analakely Market
Market street

Souvenirs and shopping

  • Chocolaterie Robert - cocoa producer and chocolate
  • Chocolaterie Colbert - small chocolaterie part of Hotel Colbert
  • Pâtisserie Colbert - bakery selling bread, baguettes, fresh croissants, pastries, ice cream and sweets including fine chocolate from the Chocolaterie Colbert
  • Gilbert Rakotomanana - bespoke tailor
  • Mi-Haja - fashion and accessories for men and women
  • La City shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. Air Madagascar's office that is open on Sundays is located here.
  • CS Events - outdoors equipment
  • TED - GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
  • Supreme Center - large shopping centre with computers and other technical equipment
  • Bioneo Madagascar - various natural products; vanilla, cacao, cinnamon, essential oils etc.
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Overland transport

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Eric RASOLOHERY is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.

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Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.

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Tina's Tana Taxi is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.

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Madarail is the national intercity rail service which operate freight and passenger trains.

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Mountain bike rental (part of La Ferme d'Ivato).

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Gare Routiere Maki is where several bus services depart from Antananarivo to Toamasina, Maroantsetra, Mahajanga, Ambanja, Ankify and Diégo-Suarez.
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Cotisse Transport is a scheduled taxi service offering transport between Antananarivo and Toamasina, Mahajanga, Morondava, Fianaratsoa and Diégo-Suarez.
  • Besadi+ is a bus service between Antananarivo and Ambanja, Antsohihy and Nosy Be.

Madagascar airlines

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Air Madagascar - the national airline with international and domestic flights

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Madagasikara Airways - a domestic airline since 2015.

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Private Charter Flights - various small private aircraft operators.

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Tsaradia - a domestic airline launched in 2018.

Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo

  • the eastern station in Ampasampito
  • the northern station in Ambodivona
  • the southern in Lalana Pastora Rahajason
  • the western station a couple of hundred metres west of the southern station

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
Website: www.besoa-appart.com

Le Pavillon de l'Emyrne
12 rue Rakotonirina Stanislas, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 259 45 / +261 (0)20 22 259 46
Email: reservation@pavillondelemyrne.com
Website: www.pavillondelemyrne.com

Radisson


Tsanga Tsanga Hotel
2, rue Reallon, Tsaralalana
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 254 80
Email: info@tsangatsangahotel.com
Website: www.tsangatsangahotel.com

Hotel & Restaurant Le Vanillier
Andohatapenaka
Tel: +261 (0)4 19 415 38
Email: vanillierhot@yahoo.com

Maison Vue Royale
Lalana Printsey Kamamy
Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38
Email: maisonvueroyale@gmail.com

Madagascar Underground
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07
Email: madagascarunderground@gmail.com
Website: www.madagascarunderground.com

Lemur Hostel
LOT VG 26 Ter Antsahabe Rue Andrianaivoravelona
Tel: +261 (0)32 66 091 20
Website: www.lemurhostel.com

Fara's Guest House
Lalàna POINIMERINA Lot VU 297
Tel: +261 (0)33 14 294 83
Email: faraguesthouse.infos@gmail.com

Hotel Isoraka
11, Avenue Gal Ramanantsoa
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81
Email: saka@malagasy.com

Hotel Colbert
29 Rue Prince Ratsimamanga
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02
Email: colbert@moov.mg
Website: www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com

Hôtel La Résidence
Tel: +261 (0)34 01 807 70
Website: http://www.hotel-restaurant-laresidence.com

Hotel Carlton
Rue Pierre Stibbe Anosy
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060
Email: contact@carlton.mg
Website: www.carlton-madagascar.com

Hotel de France
34 Avenue de l'Indépendance
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04

Maison Lovasoa
Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana
Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065
Email: maisonlovasoa@gmail.com
Website: www.maisonlovasoa.com

La Medina
52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa
Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433
Email: lamedina@yahoo.fr Website: www.lamedinatana.com

La Résidence du Rova
Place Ratsimandrava
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 341 46 or +261 (0)32 07 245 03
Email: residence.rova@moov.mg
Website: www.residence-antananarivo.com

Secret Garden
VT3 Avaradrova
Tel: +261 (0)34 02 219 04 or +261 (0)34 16 858 37
Email: contact@secretgarden-mada.com
Website: www.secretgarden-mada.com

Le Louvre Hotel & Spa
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 390 00
Website: www.hotel-du-louvre.com

Relais des Pistards
Lot III 45 ter Tsimbazaza
Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65

Le Combava
Ambodihady Ambohimanarina (between Antananarivo and Ivato International Airport
BP 8271- 101 Antananarivo
Tel: +261 (0)20 23 584 94 / +261 (0)20 26 328 47 / +261 (0)20 23 252 49
Email: contact@hotel-combava.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

Hotel Saint Ange
Soarano Tana 101
Tel: +261 (0)33 13 66569 / +261 (0)34 4883700
Email: st.ange@hotmail.fr
Website: www.st-ange.fr

Hotel Secret de Tana
Alarobia Ivandry
Tel: +261 (0)33 1117453

Hotel Maison des Cotonniers
Rue Ratsimilaho lot vb 18
Tel: +261 (0)20 2220954
Email: maisondescotonniers@andilanahotels.com
Website: www.grandhotelurbanmadagascar.com/maison-des-cotonniers

Hotel Ibis

Restaurants and bars

Malagasy

Malagasy / Chinese

  • Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
  • Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence

Indian

  • Little India - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
  • Shalimar - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
  • Terrace Exotic - authentic Indian restaurant

French

German

Vietnamese

Upscale

Others

Coffee shops

Food shopping

Street food

Health & Spa & Sport

Jewellers and gemstones

Tour operators

Phone networks

There are three major phone operators in Madagascar offering prepaid cards, all of which have have good connections in cities but with varying quality throughout the countryside:

IT and printing services

Money exchange

Medical services

Banks

Various

Media

Photos

Additional information

Google Newsfeed

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa's Visit to the Antananarivo Municipal Library of Analakely - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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15-Apr-2024 07:00
Site announced for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple – Church News - Church News
11-Dec-2023 08:00
Madagascar media guide - BBC.com
29-Apr-2024 09:11
Location of Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Released - Church Newsroom
12-Dec-2023 08:00
Mainstreaming Migration into Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Antananarivo, Madagascar - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06-Dec-2023 16:40
Fighting poverty with education: Why school reforms are urgently needed in Madagascar - World Bank
29-Feb-2024 08:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa's visit to the University of Antananarivo - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
28-Apr-2024 05:15
Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar Opens "Antananarivo 42," a School Specializing in Computer Science and Coding - We Are Tech
20-Apr-2024 17:23
Antananarivo Madagascar Temple - Church News
22-Feb-2024 20:52
Polls close in Madagascar presidential election marred by low turnout - FRANCE 24 English
16-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar's incumbent President Rajoelina takes early lead in vote marked by boycott, low turnout - The Associated Press
17-Nov-2023 08:00
Seven Children Among 13 Killed in Madagascar Stadium Stampede - Voice of America - VOA News
25-Aug-2023 07:00
Antananarivo, Madagascar: The American School of Antananarivo: 2024 Special Needs Profile - United States ... - Department of State
23-Feb-2024 08:00
Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
01-Dec-2023 08:00
Madagascar police impose curfew on eve of presidential election, after polling stations torched - The Associated Press
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar: At least 16 injured in opposition protests as tensions rise ahead presidential - Africanews English
09-Nov-2023 08:00
Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico Philippines Utah - Church Newsroom
11-Dec-2023 08:00
‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene - The Guardian
01-Feb-2024 08:00
Madagascar: in Antananarivo, poverty is a source of malnutrition - Action contre la Faim
20-Jul-2023 07:00
Identifying bottlenecks to water governance in Madagascar | SIWI - Leading expert in water governance - Stockholm International Water Institute
13-Mar-2024 07:00
OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar - OHADA.com
01-Apr-2024 18:45
Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition - FRANCE 24 English
25-Nov-2023 08:00
Madagascar president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' - FRANCE 24 English
10-Oct-2023 07:00
Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections - WION
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Human Security Project for the Prevention of Violence and Vulnerability Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Inhabitants ... - Welcome to the United Nations
10-Aug-2023 07:00
Constantin Grund from Antananarivo – Authors profile, articles and posts - IPS Journal
15-Nov-2023 08:00
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Violence at Demonstrations in Antananarivo (October 5, 2023) - US Embassy in Madagascar
05-Oct-2023 07:00
Waste Management | World Economic Forum - World Economic Forum
09-Nov-2023 01:16
Market spotlight on French-speaking region: from Strasbourg to Antananarivo - konecta-group.com
04-Aug-2023 09:37

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