Referred to as “Africa’s little Rome”, Asmara is the capital of Eritrea and is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its well-preserved modern architecture. It is a captivating city with a unique blend of Italian colonial architecture and rich African culture. With its classic Italian styles, historic sites and mix of African and Mediterranean cultures, Asmara tours welcome tourists to the city you have never seen before.
Asmara is primarily known for its prosperous architecture with a combination of Italian Art Deco, Futurism, and Rationalism, so why not start your trip with the Asmara Architecture Tour? Visit Cinema Impero, one of the iconic Historical places in Asmara. It is an old Italian Cinema, which mostly shows local movies and some action Hollywood movies. Alternatively, you can travel to the Fiat Tagliero Building, which is a futurist-style gas station that resembles an aero plane. It is an incredible building that has a central tower.
Go to the Cimitero Italiano di Asmara (Italian Cemetery) possessing elaborate tombstones and statues surrounded by flowers. You will really find this place interesting when you walk around reading the tombstones and paying tribute to those Italians and other non-Eritreans who lived and died in Asmara. Don’t miss another prominent Asmara Heritage Site, Cathedral Our Lady of the Rosary, which has Lombard Romanesque-style architecture.
Another iconic Asmara attraction is Asmara's Great Mosque, also known as Al Khulafa Al Rashidun. You will be amazed to see a blend of Rationalist, Classical, and Islamic styles making the mosque a striking architectural landmark. It also has a minaret, resembling a fluted Roman design, and is visible from all parts of the city.
Get ideas about culture with the Asmara cultural tour. Explore Cinema Roma, this old-school cinema today is turned into a coffee place, where relatively wealthy Eritreans come to enjoy their morning espresso and a pastry. Hang out at this place and praise the décor and old filming camera which is still placed here in the middle of the room.
Moreover, history lovers can also take a tour of the National Museum of Eritrea, equipped with a variety and fossils. You can also come across exhibits on paleontology, archaeology, ethnography, and the nation's struggle for independence.
Enjoy the vibes of the city with Asmara City Tours. Walk through Harnet Ave lined with many shops, cafes, and bars and it’s the most crowded place. All the main historical sites are part of this street. Moreover, take hold of Medeber market, a very noisy place where metal work is done, and in some stalls whole chillies are ground into chilli powder.
The Asmara tourism is incomplete without visiting the Asmara Central Market, especially if you want to do souvenir shopping. Apart from souvenirs, you can find stalls of fruits and vegetables, bric-a-brac, spices, chickens and eggs, used furniture, ceramics, clothes and local handicrafts.
Make your Asmara Holidays memorable by getting immersed in the city's distinguished architecture and great African culture. Asmara vacation packages will take care of everything; accommodation, transportation, and guided tours. You can also book your Asmara tour from USA with all the facilities. So, just without worrying come to Asmara and make some unbelievable memories.
Make the most out of Asmara Tours by discovering architectural wonders, classic styles, creative arts and a vibrant market atmosphere. This historic city with Italian remnants has a lot to offer. So, just pack your bags and come to Asmara and create special long-lasting memories.
