Antananarivo is the first stop for any trip to Madagascar. Furthermore, this city is part of the traditional circuits of the Big Island. Indeed, Madagascar's capital was the home of the Malagasy power for 3 centuries. So, it houses a part of the & rsquo; history and the Malagasy culture. Moreover, you will find the best sights below during your stay in Antananarivo.
The palace of the Queen
Perched on the & rsquo; one of 12 sacred hills of the city, over 1 463 meters, this majestic building arouses curiosity Malagasy and foreign for a trip to Madagascar. L & rsquo; building this palace was completed in 1841. Baptiste Rova Manjakamiadana », the palace has served for 3 residence centuries of sovereign in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
The palate complex comprises 5 palais, a chapel, and 9 fallen down. It s & rsquo; covers an area of 2 acres around. At & rsquo; origin, it s & rsquo; d & rsquo was; a wooden palace, but he was replaced by stone walls 1897. A stone staircase topped by a sculpture of & rsquo; bronze eagle imported from France is the & rsquo; the complex entrance. By visiting this palace, you will know a bit more about & rsquo; history of the Merina monarchy.
The Cathedral of the & rsquo; Immaculate Conception d & rsquo; Antananarivo
This Catholic Cathedral is in the neighborhood of & rsquo; Andohalo in uptown. It is dedicated to the & rsquo; Immaculate Conception and is the seat of the & rsquo; Archdiocese of the capital. It was officially inaugurated on 17 December 1890. The next day was the first mass celebrated in the cathedral in the presence of Queen Ranavalona III and her husband Rainilaiarivony. This Gothic cathedral is one of the wonders of the architectural heritage of d & rsquo Stones; Antananarivo was classified historic monument since 1964.
Is often compared to the & rsquo; Notre-Dame de Paris, with its rosette 10 petals with a trefoil cross in the middle on its facade. The 2 towers placed on the sides are at least 30 meters high. The mausoleum of the first woman beatified by Pope John Paul II is now a place of gathering for Catholics.
Le Parc de Tsarasaotra
C & rsquo; is & rsquo; single site private RAMSAR world. This park is located to the heart of the industrial area & rsquo; Antananarivo, unless 4 kilometers from the city center. L & rsquo; entire park is protected by a traditional pen. The Tsarasaotra park covers an area of 27 hectares, dont 4, 25 hectares are composed of the lake with an island of Alarobia 0, 35 hectares in the center. The lake d & rsquo; Alarobia is an important refuge for birds Highlands. Moreover, he is reputed to be the breeding ground for many species of ducks and herons.
At & rsquo; origin, Queen Ranavalona III wanted to build a palace there and develop walkways and pavilions. However, pendant le temps du premier Ministre Rainilaiarivony, the property was sold to the family that still ensures Ranarivelo aujourd & rsquo; hui park management. The park contains over 14 species and subspecies d & rsquo; d & rsquo birds water. The price of & rsquo; park entrance is 5 000 MGA to 8 000 Ariary.