Madagascar - Antananarivo (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Tana, as the capital is known, is all about eating, shopping, history and day trips. It has been the home of Malagasy power for three centuries and there’s a huge amount of history and culture to discover, as well as unexpected wildlife options.


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- visit the historical monuments that crown Antananarivo’s lovely upper town, Haute-Ville

- maps

- take the time to explore Madagascar’s past in Musée de la Photo, Antananarivo’s best mu-seum

- transport

- learn the fine art of Malagasy cooking at Tana Kitchen, and have loads of fun in the pro-cess
restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: History, Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Around Antananarivo.