Asmara, Capital city at 2325 meters in Eritrea.
Asmara extends across the northern Ethiopian Plateau with wide boulevards, palm-lined streets, and modernist buildings forming an organized urban layout.
The settlement transformed from four separate villages into the capital of Italian Eritrea in 1897, shaping its distinct architectural characteristics.
The city contains numerous Art Deco structures, including the Fiat Tagliero Building, Cinema Impero, and both Catholic and Orthodox religious buildings.
Streets throughout Asmara follow a grid pattern that connects to a central avenue, making navigation straightforward for visitors exploring the main landmarks.
The city earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017 for maintaining the largest collection of early 20th-century modernist architecture in Africa.
Location: Maekel Region
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 2,325 m
GPS coordinates: 15.33897,38.93268
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15
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