Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza (Parc Botanique et Zoologique de Tsimbazaza, Rue Kasanga Fernand, Antananarivo 101) – a.k.a. Tsimbazaza Zoo, this is a zoological and botanical garden in the neighborhood of Tsimbazaza in Antananarivo (the country’s capital) — located just north of the National Assembly of Madagascar building. Here, visitors will see numerous species […]
Ambohitsorohitra Palace (Ambohitsorohitra 101, Antananarivo) – standing perched on a hill overlooking the center of the capital, this was once the headquarters of the French colonial government, then it became the French Embassy. It’s now the official residence of the country’s president. This palace was designed by the French architect Jully back in the 1800s […]
Andohalo Cathedral (Lalana Justin Rajoro, Antananarivo 101) — sitting majestically on a cliff, this Catholic cathedral dates back to the 1800s, where Malagasy Christian martyrs were killed by Queen Ranavalona I. Make a stop at the largest church in Madagascar, which is both a historic and a landmark site and gaze at the captivating architecture. […]
Andafiavaratra Palace (9 Lalana Printsy Ratsimamanga, Antananarivo 101) – this pink-walled turreted palace, located on the highest hilltop of the capital, was the residence of Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony of Madagascar, who governed the island kingdom in the late 19th century. The Palace is now a museum. Most of the museum’s collection comprises artifacts rescued from […]
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