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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.

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Formerly a hamlet of the Tigre people, Asmara became the capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea in 1900 and remained a small colonial town until 1934. It was the main base for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, and the town rapidly expanded as the leading city in Italian East Africa .

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5. thattravelista.com › asmara-eritrea-attractions21 Top Attractions and Things to Do in Asmara, Eritrea

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   Discover the unique charm of Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, with its Italian colonial architecture, historic theaters, and religious diversity. Learn about the best places to visit, from the Fiat Tagliero gas station to the tank graveyard, and how to arrange a train ride to Arberobo.

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   Sep 24, 2024 · Discover why Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is a unique destination with Italian colonial heritage, peaceful atmosphere, and excellent coffee. Learn about its history, culture, and attractions, from art deco buildings to cinemas and churches.

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7. www.wildjunket.com › asmara-eritreaAsmara Eritrea: An Art Deco City in Africa – Wild Junket

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   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 in Africa — in fact, it looks more like Europe almost 70 years ago.

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   What is the capital of Eritrea?

   • It became the capital of independent Eritrea in 1993. Asmara, Eritrea Ethiopian Orthodox churches (St. Mary's in background), Asmara, Eritrea. The city is well planned and converges on the palm-lined main street on which are located the Roman Catholic cathedral (1922) and the Grand Mosque (1937).

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   Where is Asmara located?

   • The temperate central portion, where Asmara lies, is situated on a rocky highland plateau, which separates the western lowlands from the eastern coastal plains. The lands that surround Asmara are very fertile, especially those to the south towards the Debub Region of Eritrea.

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   When did Asmara become the capital of Eritrea?

   • Formerly a hamlet of the Tigre people, Asmara became the capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea in 1900 and remained a small colonial town until 1934. It was the main base for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, and the town rapidly expanded as the leading city in Italian East Africa.

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   Where is Eritrea located?

   • Located in the Horn of Africa, it is unlike any other city in Africa — in fact, it looks more like Europe almost 70 years ago. When the Italians colonized Eritrea between 1890 and 1941, they built around 400 Art Deco and modernist buildings all over the capital city.

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   What makes Eritrea a unique city?

   • 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 in Africa — in fact, it looks more like Europe almost 70 years ago.

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   Is Asmara the same as Samara?

   • Not to be confused with Samara or Smara. 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.

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9. www.asmera.nl › asmaraAsmara - History of Asmara - Asmera . nl

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   Asmara was made the capital city of Eritrea in preference to Massawa by Governor Martini in 1897. It is by far the largest city in Eritrea, with a population of some 400,000. Asmara sits atop (2,350m) the Eritrean highlands on the eastern edge of the escarpment.

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    Mar 1, 2019 · Now that the dazzling gems of Asmara’s streets—from the Cinema Impero movie palace to the Fiat Tagliero service station—have been established as essential parts of Eritrean heritage, taking ...