Antananarivo
Perched atop the Central Highlands, the country's capital surveys the landscape, a fitting locale for past Malagasy chiefs. French colonial architecture dominates the hilly terrain, fusing with East African and Asian presences. Relics of the Kingdom of Madagascar are preserved within the pink, baroque facades of Andafiavaratra Palace, highlighting a pride in the country's heritage. Proving that Madagascar is more than jungles and lemurs, Antananaviro is a vibrant, wholesome mouthful.