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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.
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“Charming decor, comfortable facilities, welcoming hosts, excellent kitchen”

La Maison du Pyla

5 of 5 stars
mvp-az
Tucson, Arizona
Dec 6, 2009

Our group of 18 students and 5 instructors stayed at La Maison du Pyla for a week. Mme Fanja was a warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and welcoming hostess who speaks good English as well as French and,...more

“What a lovely stay; we were treated like family”

La Maison du Pyla

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ecologistArizona_USA
Arizona, USA
Dec 6, 2009

We stayed for about 10 days in this small hotel--converted from an old residential house-- near the University of Madagascar in Antananarivo. Our room was clean, simple, comfortable, and extremely...more

“Awsome Madagascar”
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homer000red
Alice Springs, Australia
Jul 5, 2009

After spending 5 days in Mauritius in luxury Madagascar was a stark contrast but beautiful. We stayed @ the Colbet Hotel in Tana and also on the eve of the political up roar although our guide kept...more

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