Asmara - Wikipedia 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
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 road and rail to the country’s Red Sea port, Massawa, 40 miles (65 km) to the northeast
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Asmara (2026) - Tripadvisor Book these experiences for a close-up look at Asmara These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location 1 Cathedral Our Lady of the Rosary
Asmara Map - South Western subregion, Eritrea - Mapcarta 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
Asmara - New World Encyclopedia 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 popular training ground for long distance runners
Asmara - Wikitravel Founded in the twelfth 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
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