Ambohimanga : La Colline bleue
Guide du tourisme à Antananarivo Madagascar
Au sommet de ce ballon des Vosges malgache se dresse une forteresse royale fondée par le roi conquérant et unificateur Andrianampoinimerina. C’est le plus beau des 12 Rova qui entourent Tana. Nous y avons fait une petite incursion touristique.
On top of this « blue hill » is the royal fortress founded by the unificator of the kingdom Andrianampoinimerina. It’s the nicest of the 12 Rovas that circle Tana.

On top of this « blue hill » is the royal fortress founded by the unificator of the kingdom Andrianampoinimerina. It’s the nicest of the 12 Rovas that circle Tana.

Les parties plus récentes du Castelet sont l’oeuvre de Jean Laborde
The more recent parts were made by industrialist and architect Jean Laborde
The more recent parts were made by industrialist and architect Jean Laborde

Queen bed at the foot of the high pillar on top of which he also could seek refuge away from arrows and spears.

For the next queens, Jean Laborde drew charming pavillions open to the vue, with verandas, patios and gazebos. Ranavalona 2 and 3 spent there happy days in their tormented lives.

A beautiful haven with royal peace respected by all that didn’t suffer the turmoil of history. Only historical Unesco site completely restored under Marc Ravalomanana’s mandate.
Source : madatrek