Asmara Travel Guide

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Facts and practical information

Local name: أسمرة Settled: 800 B.C.E.Unesco: from 2017Population: 963 thous. (2020)Area: 4694.26 mi²Elevation: 7687 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 15°20'9"N, 38°56'7"E
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Asmara Top Attractions

Asmara Attractions - What to See and Explore

Asmara offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, National Museum of Eritrea, Enda Mariam Cathedral, Kidane Mehret Cathedral. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • enda mariam cathedral asmara
  • kidane mehret cathedral asmara
  • asmara synagogue
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  • great mosque of asmara
  • sembel asmara
  • fiat tagliero building asmara
  • asmara presidents office
  • asmaras opera
  • mai nefhi asmara
Day trips

Asmara – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Asmara, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Mosque of the Companions (Massawa), Adulis, Debre Bizen.

  • mosque of the companions massawa41 milesNE
  • adulis47 milesE
  • debre bizen9.9 miE
  • eritrea institute of technology13 milesSW

Best Time To Visit Asmara

Learn when is the best time to travel to Asmara weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in March, April, May and June. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in July and August.

Length of day in hours

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The length of the day varies only slightly throughout the year. The difference between the longest and the shortest day is 1 hr and 49 min.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Asmara?

Where to next? Visit anseba Anseba region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Eritrea.