Things to Do at Andafiavaratra Palace

Andafiavaratra Palace offers visitors multimedia presentations in four languages with admission typically 20000 MGA ($4.60 USD). Bring layers as interior temperatures can be 10-15 degrees cooler than outside. Cool stone walls retain the morning chill while afternoon sunlight streams through stained glass, painting colored shadows on the floor. The site's strategic location provides easy access to Antananarivo's main transportation hub, making it convenient for day visitors.

The palace is located in the Andafiavaratra district, about a 10-15 minute walk uphill from the city center. You can take a taxi-be (shared taxi) to the general area, though you'll likely need to walk the final steep stretch. If you're staying in central Antananarivo, it's actually quite walkable - just be prepared for some serious uphill climbing on cobblestone streets. Taxis can get you closer, but the narrow streets around the palace might require some walking regardless.