Many tourists begin shopping in Antananarivo with a walk along Independence Avenue. This busy street is actually a huge bazaar, on both sides of which are shopping tents with a great amount of various goods. You can get literally everything from dishes and pet food to lovely souvenirs and household items. Many tourists come here just to enjoy the national atmosphere and acquire a few cheap trinkets.
Zuma market, however, is one of the favourite shopping places among tourists. This is a huge market where you can buy hand-sewn linens, nice handmade wood carvings and baskets hand-woven out of palm leaves. They sell also luxury jewelry with sapphires. Precious stones are extracted from the nearby areas, so they are not expensive. A walk will be thrilling for gourmets, too.The market is full of fresh vegetables, fruits and popular national spices.
n search of extraordinary items in national style, you can take a walk around Analakely Market. In this market, they sell inexpensive national clothes, pretty hats and souvenirs. The market is famous for a vast choice of vegetables, fruits and spices. Right here you'll find some inexpensive street cafes that offer popular traditional dishes.
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