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World Heritage Site Details
Royal Hill of Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga consists of a royal city and burial site, and an ensemble of sacred places. It is...
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Dec
79°F 26°C
58°F 14°C
Jan
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
Feb
78°F 25°C
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Mar
77°F 25°C
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Apr
76°F 24°C
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May
72°F 22°C
55°F 12°C

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27 Dec
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Monday
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“Visit Rovan' Ambohimanga (Ambohimanga Palace)” VirtualTourist.com
“Ambohimanga market” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Antananarivo
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Traveller Description: The former royal capital and its palace on a steep hill offer stunning views overlooking rice terraces.
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Attraction type: Historic village, Flea/street market
Address: 23 km north of Antananarivo Antananarivo
Madagascar

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“a great introduction to history and culture of Madagascar in a wonderful setting”
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4 of 5 stars
MadagascarJoan
Sarasota, Florida
18 Nov 2009

An easy and pleasant trip out of the crowded capital city, Antananarivo, Ambohimanga is a lovely day or half day trip and a great introduction to Malagasy history and culture. Informal local guides speak English; the women are the best re knowing their history and culture and not trying to sell stuff or tell you what you want to hear.... more

“Spectacular views and history”
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5 of 5 stars
gecko77
Coventry, United Kingdom
4 Apr 2006
9
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Ambohimnaga is just north of Tana, and looking south you can make out the Rova on the hill in Tana. It is the old palace of the monarchy of Madagascar. The guide we had was excellent and had plenty of jokes along the way as well as providing an excellent service. The history of the monarchy is interesting and the... more

“Splendide”
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4 of 5 stars
zazakelyvar
Var
23 Oct 2009
1
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Il s'agit du premier "palais" des rois et reines malgaches. Ce site est situé en colline et domine une plaine... more

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23 km north of Antananarivo, Antananarivo, Madagascar