Sacred Banyan Tree

Place of Worship Madagascar, Madagascar

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Miary village is known for its sacred banyan tree, which is a fig tree characterized by long descending branches that reach to the ground and look like roots. This tree has been repeatedly cited as the most representative of the island. Planted over 200 years ago, today this banyan tree has roots over an area of over 5000 square meters.

It is considered by locals and tourists a dark and silent place, good for meditation which gives it a unique charm.