Analakely Market
Tsenan'Analakely
A large open-air market in the lower town of the city center, with colonial-era kiosk stalls and fruit, vegetable and fish stalls crowding the streets.
Analakely lies in the lower town at the southern end of Independence Avenue. The market keeps the tiled-roof kiosks built during the French colonial era, and the surrounding streets spread out into large open-air stalls selling tropical fruit, vanilla, spices, fabric and household goods. It is the best place to experience everyday life in the capital.
It is busiest in the morning, and most stalls close on Sundays. Crowds are dense and pickpocketing is common, so don't display valuables, and ask vendors for permission before photographing them.
It is within walking distance of Independence Avenue.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00 (most closed Sun)
Nearby sights
- Avenue de l'Indépendance
- Faravohitra Church
- Soarano Station
- Ambatonakanga Church
- Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Lake Anosy
- Andohalo Cathedral
- Andafiavaratra Palace