Dahlak National Marine Park is an archipelago of over 200 islands. The largest of them are called Dakhlak Kebir and Nora. People c …
Nokra Island is primarily a former Soviet naval base, now abandoned and empty. Its history is directly related to the military con …
Dakhlak-Kebir Island is part of the Dakhlak archipelago. It is the largest and most inhabited island of the archipelago. About 2,5 …
The monument to Pushkin today will not surprise many. Except that it is not located on the African continent, in a country, the ex …
The Church of St. Mary is an Orthodox landmark of the city. Despite the fact that recently after the government decree, Christian …
The monastery of Selassi Tsaeda Ambo is located in Eritrea, the town of Hagas. To get to it, you need to walk from the town of …
Debreh Bizen Monastery is a sacred place that is located on a mountain at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level, in the town …
War of Independence Memorial - Taulud Island, Massawa, Eretria. In 1963, the Eritrean War of Independence began. During this wa …
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary (Debre Sina) is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Christians. It is located at a …
The port of Massawa is located in the farthest part of the island, while the city itself is located on two islands and part of the …
Kohaito is the oldest city found by archaeologists, which, according to wall paintings, was inhabited 5 thousand years ago BC. And …
Plane-monument "USSR" installed in the city of Massawa in East Africa. The city itself belongs to the oldest cities in Africa. It …
The Shida sandal monument is set in the middle of a street in the city of Asmara. Eritrea reveres these two giant-sized sandals. I …
Gurgusum Beach is located in East Africa, namely near the city of Masahua, only 14 kilometers to the north. The beach welcomes gue …
The Barca Valley is famous for the fact that the history of modern Eritrea began in this place. The first settlement dating back t …
Sheikh Hanafi Mosque is the oldest mosque in Eritrea. The mosque was built in the 15th century, and to this day it looks perfect. …
Asmara is the capital of Eritrea with an unusual history and a unique atmosphere. The city grew at the intersection of cultures and epochs: from ancient settlements to the Italian colonial architecture of the XX century. Narrow streets, art deco facades and the rhythm of life of the capital create a warm, lively picture where the spirit of history and modern energy are felt. Asmara attracts those who are looking for an authentic journey and want to get to know the city from different angles.
Man-made sights in Asmara and the surrounding area are surprising in variety: the monument to Pushkin and the unusual monument to Shida sandals, preserved buildings of the colonial period and authentic religious buildings. Among the iconic sites are the Church of St. Mary, the Sheikh Hanafi Mosque, the ancient Kohaito with rock paintings, as well as numerous monasteries: Selassi Tsaeda Ambo, Debre Bizen and Debre Sina, located on mountain heights. In the port of Massawa and on the embankment you can see the monument-airliner "USSR" and feel the maritime history of the region.
Natural attractions complement the image of the region: Dakhlak National Marine Park with more than 200 islands, the largest of which is Dakhlak Kebir, Iron Reefs and Nokra Island with its abandoned structures. The coast offers Gurgusum beach and picturesque reefs to observe marine life, and the Barca Valley is considered the cradle of the modern state's history, with archaeological sites and soft landscapes. High-mountain monasteries rise above the green slopes, revealing views that are an unforgettable combination of nature and spirituality.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, quickly read brief descriptions and build a convenient route. The function of building routes will help connect interesting points along the optimal path, mark priority objects and plan a day of walks. The map makes planning simple: now you can understand what to see in Asmara and the surrounding area in a few clicks.
You are free to explore the city on your own, strolling through the streets and promenade, or choose excursions with local guides to delve deeper into history and legends. Local guides will tell little-known stories, show hidden details of architecture and help to make a personal route with interests in mind. Excursions are available in different formats - from hiking around the city to trips to the coast and the islands of the archipelago.
Come to Asmara to see the combination of history, culture and nature. Discover the sights, make a route and go to meet the discoveries: the city awaits you with hospitality and many places worth seeing in person.
