Governor's Palace, Asmara

Name: Governor's Palace
Address: Asmara, Eritrea

#7 among attractions in Asmara

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Facts and practical information

The Governor's Palace is the city hall of Asmara, Eritrea. It was built during the colonial period in the city centre, in an Italian Art-Deco style. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 15°20'10"N, 38°56'29"E

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Day trips

Governor's Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, National Museum of Eritrea, Cinema Impero, Enda Mariam Cathedral.

~1250 ftW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara
7 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara is a Roman Catholic church built in the early 1920s in Asmara, when the city was the capital of Italian Eritrea.
1 miW
Museum
National Museum of Eritrea, Asmara
25 min walk • The National Museum of Eritrea is a national museum in Asmara, Eritrea. Established in 1992 by Woldeab Woldemariam, it was originally located in the former Governor's Palace until 1997, when it was moved.
~490 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema Impero, Asmara
3 min walk • The Cinema Impero is an Art Deco-style cinema in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. It was built in 1937 by the colonial authorities in Italian Eritrea.
~1740 ftNE
Church
Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara
9 min walk • Enda Mariam Cathedral is an Eritrean Orthodox church in Asmara, Eritrea. The cathedral is located on Arbate Asmara Street.
0.5 miNW
Church
Kidane Mehret Cathedral, Asmara
12 min walk • Kidane Mehret Cathedral is a Catholic church located on Adi Quala Street, Asmara, Eritrea. The cathedral belongs to Eritrean Catholic Archeparchy of Asmara.
~500 ftNW
Synagogue
Asmara Synagogue, Asmara
3 min walk • The Asmara Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the Jewish community in Eritrea. Built in 1906, includes a Jewish cemetery, classrooms, and a main sanctuary.
~1030 ftN
Mosque
Great Mosque of Asmara, Asmara
5 min walk • The Great Mosque of Asmara; alternately known as Al Kulafah Al Rashidan, Al Kulafah Al Rashidin, Al Kuaka Al Rashidin or Al Khulafa Al Rashiudin; Arabic: جَـامِـع الْـخُـلَـفَـاء الـرَّاشِـدِيْـن, romanized: Jāmi‘ al-Khulafā’ ar-Rāshidīn, "Mosque of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs"...
1.2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Denden Stadium, Asmara
30 min walk • Denden Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Asmara, Eritrea. The facility was built in 1958 by the Asmara municipality. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The initial capacity of the stadium was 5,000 seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Governor's Palace?

Nearby attractions include Asmara Synagogue, Asmara (3 min walk), Great Mosque of Asmara, Asmara (5 min walk), Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara (7 min walk), Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara (9 min walk).

How to get to Governor's Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Governor's Palace:

Train

Asmara (15 min walk)