Asmara Eritrea: An Art Deco City in Africa
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
History – Visit 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
Asmara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
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
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
Asmara | Eritrea, Map, & Population | Britannica
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
Asmara
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
Visiting Asmara, Africa''s most charming city
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
Asmara, Eritrea: The Ultimate Travel Guide 2025 – Where to
Discover Asmara, Eritrea''s UNESCO World Heritage capital with stunning Art Deco architecture. Complete 2025 guide to hotels, restaurants & attractions.
Asmara: an African modernist city frozen in time | Geeska
Asmara, a city sculpted by Italian colonialism, stands as a paradox—both a relic of its oppressive past and a modernist marvel frozen in time.
Asmara: A Modernist African City
Asmara preserves an unusually intact human scale, featuring eclectic and rationalist built forms, well-defined open spaces, and public and private buildings, including cinemas,