Hotel Asmara Palace

Asmara, or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of 2,325 metres (7,628 ft), making it the sixth-highest capital in the world by altitude and the second-highest capital in Africa. The city is located at the tip of an escarpment that is both the northwestern edge of the Eritrean Highlands and the Great Rift Valley in neighbouring Ethiopia. In 2017, the city was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Italian colonial modernist architecture. According to local traditions, the city was founded after four separate villages unified to live together peacefully after long periods of conflict. Asmara existed as a major settlement for over half a millennium and enjoyed some importance as it stood on the trade route to Massawa.

As travel enthusiasts, WE are always on the lookout for unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations to explore. If YOU are like us, then WE highly recommend visiting Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea.

Located in the Horn of Africa, Asmara is a charming city that boasts an interesting mix of Italian and African influences. The city's architecture is a testament to its colonial past, with beautiful buildings and structures that date back to the Italian occupation in the early 1900s.