Places worth the detour in Antananarivo

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Antananarivo, Madagascar, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (2). Best known: Rova of Antananarivo. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites2 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes2 Fun & leisure2 Ruins & the uncanny1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Rova of Antananarivo

Built landmarks · Notable

Royal complex in Madagascar

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2.Lake Anosy

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Lake in Madagascar

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3.Andafiavaratra Palace

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Museum of Antananarivo

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4.Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Antananarivo

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Building in Madagascar

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5.Botanical and Zoological Garden of Tsimbazaza

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Zoological and botanical garden in the neighbourhood of Tsimbazaza in Antananarivo, Madagascar

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6.Lemurs' Park

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Botanical garden and lemur reserve near Antananarivo, Madagascar

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7.Antongona

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Madagascar

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8.Saint Laurent's Cathedral, Ambohimanoro

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Anglican cathedral in Antananarivo

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9.Peyrieras Reptile Reserve

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Privately run animal reserve in Madagascar

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