Haute Matsiatra district, Madagascar

Places to visit near Fianarantsoa

Fianarantsoa is a city in Haute Matsiatra district, Madagascar, home to about 167,227 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 84 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 forts & heritage. The closest is Gallery Pierrot Men (1 km).

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Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra district, Madagascar. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fianarantsoa at a glance

Location
Haute Matsiatra district, Madagascar
Population
about 167,227
Coordinates
21.4527° S, 47.0857° E
Places within 50 km
142
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Fianarantsoa

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Churches near Fianarantsoa

123 churches within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Fiangonana Anglikana Tanambao Tsitiana (1 km); the best-known is Katedraly Ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fianarantsoa

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Virgin Mary Statue (1 km); the best-known is Andrainjato (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Andrainjato · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~7 km
  • Kianjasoa · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~2 km
  • Ivoneana · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~2 km
  • Manolafaka · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~3 km
  • Vinaninoro · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~10 km
  • Iharanany · viewpoint · Haute Matsiatra · ~10 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fianarantsoa

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Le Jardin d'Amour de Fianarantsoa (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Fianarantsoa

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Jean Ralaimongo (1 km); the best-known is 26 Jiona 1960 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Fianarantsoa

6 parks within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Codephare (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Fianarantsoa

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Fianarantsoa. The closest is Chute de la Manandrary (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Fianarantsoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fianarantsoa
  2. 1 km Fania · museum, Haute Matsiatra
  3. 1 km Hopital SALFA Ivory Atsimo · heritage site, Haute Matsiatra
  4. 1 km 26 Jiona 1960 · heritage site, Haute Matsiatra
  5. 1 km Grotte Ambatomena · cave, Haute Matsiatra
  6. 2 km Katedraly Ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa · church, Haute Matsiatra
  7. 1 km Back to Fianarantsoa

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How to reach Fianarantsoa

    All places near Fianarantsoa by distance

    Within 15 km of Fianarantsoa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fianarantsoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches84123Fiangonana Anglikana Tanambao Tsitiana (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1934Virgin Mary Statue (1 km)
    Other attractions1224Boulevard Philibert Tsiranana (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Le Jardin d'Amour de Fianarantsoa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage68Jean Ralaimongo (1 km)
    Parks36Codephare (1 km)
    Waterfalls16Chute de la Manandrary (28 km)
    Museums33Gallery Pierrot Men (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Khoja Shia Ithna Asheri (1 km)
    Caves11Grotte Ambatomena (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Sahambavy (23 km)
    Treks11Igaga (2 km)

    Fianarantsoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fianarantsoa?

    Fania (museum, about 1 km), 26 Jiona 1960 (heritage site, about 1 km), Grotte Ambatomena (cave, about 1 km), Hopital SALFA Ivory Atsimo (heritage site, about 1 km), Katedraly Ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa (church, about 1 km), Andrainjato (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fianarantsoa?

    142 places on Spotwander: 84 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Fianarantsoa?

    Fiangonana Anglikana Tanambao Tsitiana, about 1 km by road; FJKM Ikianjasoa Rasalama (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fianarantsoa?

    Virgin Mary Statue, about 1 km by road; Kianjasoa (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Fianarantsoa?

    Le Jardin d'Amour de Fianarantsoa, about 1 km by road; Vallée de Tsaranoro (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fianarantsoa?

    Start in Fianarantsoa, visit Fania, then Hopital SALFA Ivory Atsimo, then 26 Jiona 1960, then Grotte Ambatomena, then Katedraly Ny Anarana Masin'i Jesoa, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fianarantsoa?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

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