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 sixth highest …

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 road and rail to …

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

Founded in the 12th century by a union of villages trying to protect themselves from bandits, Asmara has grown to become a bustling city of over half a million people.

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, political areas …

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

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 gave birth to …

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 …

Jul 8, 2017 · Asmara preserves an unusually intact human scale, featuring eclectic and rationalist built forms, well-defined open spaces, and public and private buildings, including cinemas, shops, banks, …

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 any other city …