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 …

Nov 27, 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

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, …

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

Asmara has a nineteenth century fort, Forte Baldissera, and the Eritrean National Museum. Situated 7627 feet (2325 meters) above sea-level, the city is the World’s highest capital and therefore a …

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.

Discover Asmara, East Africa’s Architectural Jewel. Let us guide you through this UNESCO World Heritage site, where each building tells a story of artistic vision and cultural heritage.

Dec 6, 2024 · Asmara started as a small highland settlement, but under Italian colonial rule from 1889 to 1941, it became something else entirely. Asmara became Africa’s first modernist city and earned …

Asmara, Eritrea’s highland capital, is a startling blend of African life and preserved Italian Art Deco elegance. At 7,600 feet elevation, its climate is mild and its downtown alive with tree-lined boulevards …