10 Free Things to do in Antananarivo That You Shouldn't Miss

January 6, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Built on a narrow, rocky ridge, Antananarivo occupies a strategic point at the center of the island of Madagascar. Two forts watch over the city from the east and southwest, while within the city limits lay royal palaces, embassies, some fifty churches and a mosque. The city's most distinguishing feature may be the burnt out remains of the Rova, or Queen's Palace, situated on a prominent hill. Its steep alleys and stairways make Antananarivo a challenging but rewarding city to explore on foot.
Restaurants in Antananarivo

Rue V.V.S. Antanimora, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 (0)22 27733 [email protected] http://lisy-art-gallery-mada.com/index.php/fr
Excellent
77%
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16%
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Lisy Art Gallery - Souvenirs

Reviewed By yobei

Crafts from all across Madagascar are represented in this shop - paintings, wood carvings, decorative boxes, woven containers and mats, zebu horn works, spices, chocolates, etc. All at reasonable prices!

2. Analakely Market

Antananarivo Madagascar
Excellent
35%
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Analakely Market

Colorful fruits and vegetables vie with fish and even grilled lizards at this frenetic outdoor market.

Reviewed By DarwinDavid8888 - Darwin, Australia

You can buy almost anything here! For me, the attraction is the fresh fruit & vegetables. but for others, may be the seafood, the clothes, the hardware... Even if you are not buying, it's a good experience to walk around and explore the sights, sounds & aromas that make up this marketplace - not to mention the personalities you will find & see. I visited a couple of times - and did not personally have an issue - but I'd very strongly suggest you are consciously aware of pickpocketers here - plan for it before you leave your hotel, you should be OK.

3. Open-air markets: Andravoahangy

Antananarivo Madagascar
Excellent
43%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Open-air markets: Andravoahangy

4. Is'Art Galerie

Vittori Francois Lot VC 59 Q Ampasanimalo Antananarivo, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 20 22 241 18 [email protected] http://isart-galerie.mg
Excellent
40%
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48%
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Is'Art Galerie

IS'ART galerie is the only contemporary art space in Antananarivo , Madagascar. It used to be a laundry changed into this creative space by many artists. Its objective is to promote and enhance the artists by offering an exhibition , organizing events around their works , by promoting them as the Malagasy and international scene. Every month a new exhibition to see. Every friday night a concert-performance on the stage to watch. Every day a nice restaurant to eat creative food This is the place to meet artists and the underground art scene of the country We can organize art workshop for you The space can be rent for private event Very inspirating and special space in Antananarivo!

5. Eglise de Faravohitra

Antananarivo 101 Madagascar http://www.icimadagascar.fr/2015/04/19/une-messe-tres-matinale/leglise-de-faravohitra/
Excellent
39%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Eglise de Faravohitra

6. La City Centre Commercial

Alarobia, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 34 25 324 63 [email protected]
Excellent
8%
Good
72%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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4%
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

La City Centre Commercial

7. Cathedrale Catholique d Andohalo

Lalana Justin Rajoro, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 20 22 207 26
Excellent
36%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Cathedrale Catholique d Andohalo

8. Digue Market

Along the fast road . Towards Ivato International Airport, Antananarivo Madagascar http://www.madacamp.com/Digue_Market
Excellent
8%
Good
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Satisfactory
23%
Poor
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Digue Market

9. Gare de Soarano

Avenue de l'indipendence, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar http://www.madacamp.com/Soarano_Train_Station
Excellent
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3.5 based on 97 reviews

Gare de Soarano

Reviewed By jambolaja - Ljubljana, Slovenia

It is situated at the end of Independence avenue. Beautiful colonial building that has lost its purpose, while railway traffic collapsed in Madagascar

10. Lac Anosy

Anosy, Antananarivo 101 Madagascar +261 20 24 304 84 http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com/
Excellent
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Good
24%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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3.0 based on 72 reviews

Lac Anosy

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