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== Places to visit == | == Places to visit == | ||
| − | + | * [[Ambohitsorohitra Palace]] - Presidential Palace<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Andafiavaratra Palace]] - Prime Minister's Palace<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Rova]] - Royal Palace Complex<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Soarano Train Station]]<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Tsimbazaza]] - Zoo and Botanical Garden<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology]]<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Lake Anosy]]<br><br> | |
== Parks == | == Parks == | ||
| − | + | * [[Ambohijatovo Park]] | |
== Day excursions == | == Day excursions == | ||
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== Markets == | == Markets == | ||
| − | + | * [[Flower Market]]<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Analakely Market]] - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Mahamasina Market]] - typical Malagasy street market<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Andravoahangy Market]] - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Digue Market]]- handcrafts market.<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Book Market]] - second hand books and magazines<br> | |
| − | + | * [[Soarano Market]] - sells everything...<br><br> | |
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
Revision as of 06:31, 15 April 2011
Contents
Places to visit
- Ambohitsorohitra Palace - Presidential Palace
- Andafiavaratra Palace - Prime Minister's Palace
- Rova - Royal Palace Complex
- 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 is a UNESCO World Heritage site where the originals kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. Ideal for a full day visit. 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.
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 My status
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com
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-luxe-madagascar.com
