Asmara:
Asmara
is the Capital and largest City in Eritrea with an estimated
population of 400,000 residents. The City is situated within
the Ma’akel
(Central) administrative region and is also the capital of the
region. The City has grown from its humble beginnings as a small
settlement and trade center. It is claimed that the area where
the city currently stands was settled by tribal clans close to
700 years ago. Asmara was made the capital of Eritrea in 1897,
when the country became an Italian colony.
The Italian influence
is still present to date in the city and can be seen in the
architectural style of many of the town’s historic buildings. Major landmarks
in the city include; the Asmara Cathedral, Kidane Meheret, Mar
Bin Abdulaziz Mosque, the Al Khulafa Al Rashiudin, the Sandal
Monument.
Other interesting places to visit are; the city zoo, the national
museum, curio shops selling local craft items, cinemas, bars
and restaurants.
Transport in Asmara:
Public transport within the city consists mainly of buses and
mini-buses. Buses are also used for long distance travel to other
cities and towns in Eritrea. Asmara is home to the Asmara International
Airport, the key airport in Eritrea. The airport is the main
hub for Eritrean Airlines; the national flag carrier.
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