Asmara (/ æsˈmɑːrə / əs-MAHR-ə), or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft), making it the …

Eritrea gained its independence from neighbouring Ethiopia in 1993, after a decades-long war. Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, is at the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau and is connected by …

Dec 3, 2025 · My experience visiting Asmara, the most sophisticated city in Sub-Saharan Africa, charming and full of Italian influence. It also contains things to do and tips

The Eritrean capital of Asmara is a vibrant mix of Italian and African architecture and culture. It is by far the biggest and most important city of Eritrea and not just the administration center of …

Asmara is praised for its peaceful, crime -free environment, and for being one of the cleanest cities of Africa. Features include designated city zoning and planning, wide treed boulevards, …

May 28, 2025 · Discover Asmara, Eritrea's UNESCO World Heritage capital with stunning Art Deco architecture. Complete 2025 guide to hotels, restaurants & attractions.

Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is like no city you've visited before. Here are the top things to do and see while traveling Asmara.

Italian architects, freed from the conservative constraints of their homeland, found in Asmara a canvas for their boldest dreams. The result was an explosion of architectural creativity that …

Aug 16, 2025 · Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, stands on a plateau more than 2,300 meters above sea level. The city was the administrative center of Italy’s colony in East Africa, and also a vast …

Mar 11, 2020 · Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea, is a unique mishmash of Art Deco architecture, vintage barber shops and age-old Orthodox churches. Located in the Horn of Africa, it is unlike …