Asmara
Eritrea
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The cool highland climate is pleasant year-round, with September to February especially clear and mild.
- Population
- 1.0M
Overview
Eritrea's highland capital is a UNESCO-listed time capsule of Italian Art Deco and Modernist architecture, from cinemas to the futuristic Fiat Tagliero service station. Wide café-lined boulevards and a famously safe, relaxed atmosphere make it utterly distinctive.
Top attractions
Admire the Fiat Tagliero station, the Cinema Impero, the Catholic Cathedral, and the bustling Medebar market.
Getting around
The walkable center is best explored on foot, with shared taxis and buses for longer trips.