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Manjakamiadana in Antananarivo in Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar — Africa (Indian Ocean)
 

Fiangonana

The Church

 
 
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
1. Fiangonana Marker
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Fiangonana
lly Trano Fiangonana ily dia naorin dRanavalona Il lamin’ny 20 Jolay 1869 mifanila indrindra amin'ny Lapa Besakana naorin Andrianjaka ka nalsangan’ilay teratany Anglisy Pool.

Izy no hany Mpanjaka faharoa teto ambonin'ny tany nanorina Tempoly tao an-dapa

Mirefy 16,88 metatra ny lavany 10.84 metalra ny sakany ary 9,20 metatra ny haavony

SP-ASSO Tiasary
Don de Hotel Carlton


English
The Church
The church’s foundation was laid on July 20, 1869. It was constructed by the Englishman Pool.

Andrianjaka was the first king to build a church at the Queen’s castle.

The building is 16.88 meters in length, 10.88 meters wide and 9.20 meters high.

SP-ASSO Tiasary
Gift of the Hotel Carlton

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1869.
 
Location. 18° 55.457′ S, 47° 31.907′ E. Marker is in Antananarivo, Analamanga, in Antananarivo Renivohitra. It is in Manjakamiadana. It can be reached from Lalana Ramboatiana, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the far south end of the Queen's Castle grounds. Touch for map. Marker
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is at or near this postal address: Lalana Ramboatiana 101, Antananarivo, Analamanga, Madagascar. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Africa, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the Indian Ocean, at one of the Indian Ocean Islands and on the Swahili Coast. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ny Lemak'i Betsimitatatra / Ny Farihin'anosy / Ny Toerana Misy Ireo Minisitera (within shouting distance of this marker); Translation of the Bible to Malagasy (within shouting distance of this marker); Lapa Mahitsielafanjaka (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rova of Antananarivo (about 150 meters away); I - Rovan'antananarivo (about 180 meters away); Malagasy Soldiers Memorial (approx. 1.4 kilometers away).
 
Fiangonana and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 6, 2024
2. Fiangonana and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jul. 18, 2026