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The vibrant capital city has a decent choice of entertainment, so a night out will never be boring for tourists of different age groups. Every evening, cabarets, bars, and nightclubs await their guests. Hotel Glacier and Cabaret is one of the most famous entertainment venues in Antananarivo. During the daytime, it’s a peaceful place perfect for families and couples, but when the sun goes down, a popular bar and cabaret opens its doors. Dancing shows, cabaret performances, live music concerts – at Hotel Glacier visitors will get more than just a couple of cocktails. Convenient location in the heart of the city makes it easy to reach the venue. Antananarivo is definitely not short on nightclubs. Many locals and guests of the city prefer to head to the Tana neighborhood in the evening in order to relax in Espace Dera. It’s a large nightclub with a spacious dance hall that is never too hot or sweaty. There are also private rooms where guests can order drinks and relax in a comfortable setting, enjoying a conversation. Pandora Station is a famous club in the central part of the city. Despite the location, the club is not expensive. The choice of affordable cocktails amazing and the place is never empty. Tourists, who want to get acquainted with the culture of the city, are recommended to visit Antananarivo markets. For locals, markets are more than just places to buy and sell. They come there to meet and socialize. For tourists, such markets as Ambalavao, Tana, … Read further

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Attractions and active leisure

Shopping fans will be in love with Independence Avenue. It’s a great place to buy jewelry, home decorations, and finest fabric. Zoma is a popular destination for souvenir hunters. In order to purchase high-quality batik of different colors and patterns, head to Atelier Jacaranda. After busy shopping, consider visiting Centre Culturel Albert Camus as it’s a great place to relax, see various performances … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Local fruits deserve a separate mention. Even experienced gourmets will be amazed to find such diversity – exotic annona, litchi, mango, date plum, rare types of banana and strawberry, guava, pineapple, coconuts. The choice of exotic fruits is so rich that many tourists forget about other desserts and try to taste as many fruits as they can. By the way, fruits can be served as a dessert or as a garnish to some … Open

Traditions and mentality of Antananarivo

In order to understand local people better, it is important to remember their Asian-African heritage. The island’s unique society has a complex set of customs that is incredibly interesting to explore. The power of dead ancestors is believed to have a great importance in Madagascar. Locals call it razana. It is believed that spirits look after their descendants, and so it is important to respect souls of the … Open

Travel guide to Antananarivo

Andafiavaratra Palace deserves the priority among of the city's architectural landmarks. It is located on the highest hill, and this huge palace, painted in bright red colour, is an example of the Baroque style. For many years the palace was used as a governmental residence, but today an interesting museum is opened within its walls. It holds a rich collection of archaeological artefacts and works of art; and the … Open

Review of luxury hotels

Sunny Garden hotel invites tourists to enjoy refined and romantic atmosphere. This upscale hotel is decorated in colonial style. The rooms have king-size beds covered with airy fabrics, and a bathroom can boast a jacuzzi. There is a stylish lounge on the ground floor. The former is furnished with leather sofas and armchairs. A quiet courtyard is equipped with a large swimming pool and stone terraces. All guests have … Open

Antananarivo for children - what to visit

Fans of active outdoor recreation in the capital of Madagascar are offered a lot of interesting and unusual entertainment. The most common are jeep rides, which children will certainly like. One more unusual entertainment is aimed at tourists with school-age children. In any tourist center, they are offered to make a trip to one of the hidden corners of the island and spend a night or a few nights in tents. Rest on … Open

Top sigths of Madagascar

Kirindy Forest remains one of the most visited places in Madagascar. Lemurs are the main inhabitants of this forest. The territory of the nature reserve is home to several rare types of baobabs, bushes and flowers. During a walk in the reserve, you will feel how hundreds of tiny eyes are watching you – there are really many birds and animals in Kirindy. … Open

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