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Asmara (/ æ s ˈ m ɑː r ə / 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 capital in the world by altitude and the second highest capital in Africa.
Jun 10, 2024 · Asmara, city, capital of Eritrea. It is located on the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau at an elevation of 7,628 feet (2,325 metres). Asmara lies on the Eritrean Railway and is a major road junction; its international airport, built in 1962, is 2.5 miles (4 km) southeast, and its port on the Red Sea, Massawa, is 40 miles (65 km) northeast.
Jul 8, 2017 · Located on a highland plateau at the centre of Eritrea, Asmara, a Modernist city of Africa is the capital of the country and is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a colonial planned city, which resulted from the subsequent phases of planning between 1893 and 1941, under the Italian colonial occupation.
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.
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 capital in the world by altitude and the second highest capital in Africa.
Eritrea, Africa. An unexpectedly delightful capital city, Asmara is dotted with marvellous art deco and modernist architecture, authentic street-front coffee shops that make for prime people-watching, and sobering testaments to the many difficult years of fighting in the lead up to, and ensuing years since, independence.
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 the country but also the cultural center and the place where every tourist will arrive to the country.
Situated 7627 feet (2325 meters) above sea-level, the city is the World’s highest capital and therefore a popular training ground for long distance runners. Asmara has been proposed as a possible new addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its outstanding examples of 20th century architecture and town planning.
Discover the best attractions in Asmara including Tank Graveyard, Opera House, and Bowling Alley.
Asmara 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 capital in the world by altitude.
