Unfortunately, the long years of war destroyed almost all the landmarks in many cities of the country. Still, the country can offer beautiful beaches of Massawa, the Dahlak archipelago, Eritrea was conquered in 1890 by Italy, who hung onto it until World War II, when they were expelled by the British. Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province ten years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence, which ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating Ethiopian and Ethiopian-backed forces. Independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum, administered by the UN as well as numerous historical sites. The local cuisine is especially remarkable here.
The port of Massawa on the Red Sea has long been the cultural center of the country. This harbor was used by foreign traders and invaders. The city lies on Massawa and Taulud islands. Massawa Island has a labyrinth of streets and a mixture of interesting buildings, hotels, squares and religious edifices. In the side streets opposite the harbor you will find the houses made of coral blocks. Coral was once a traditional building material for houses, but it is a real attraction nowadays. Massawa is also famous for the ancient buildings decorated with luxurious Turkish and Egyptian carved facades.
Climate
Hot, dry desert strip along Red Sea coast; cooler and wetter in the central highlands (up to 610mm (24 in) of rainfall annually); semiarid in western hills and lowlands; rainfall heaviest during June-September except in the coastal desert.
Asmara is located on the eastern edge of the elevated plateau, known for its quite mild climate, clean streets and architectural sights. It has a reputation of one of the safest capitals in Africa. The main street of the city is called Liberation Ave, which crosses the capital from east to west. All walks across Asmara normally start here. The tourists admire the Corinthian columns of the neo-classical Palace of the Governor, the Romanesque portico, the Opera House, the Catholic cathedral. Other notable places are the City Mosque and the impressive facade of Cinema Empire. The excellent National Museum of Asmara still needs a complete renovation of its new premises. The expected exposition is going to include the exhibitions dedicated to the struggle for independence, the history of the nine ethnic groups, the culture of the country and its main archaeological sites. Of special interest is also the City Park and the Tank Cemetery, where you can find the remnants of tanks, armored vehicles and other military equipment of different periods.
Landscape
Asmara is located on the eastern edge of the elevated plateau, known for its quite mild climate, clean streets and architectural sights. It has a reputation of one of the safest capitals in Africa. The main street of the city is called Liberation Ave, which crosses the capital from east to west. All walks across Asmara normally start here. The tourists admire the Corinthian columns of the neo-classical Palace of the Governor, the Romanesque portico, the Opera House, the Catholic cathedral. Other notable places are the City Mosque and the impressive facade of Cinema Empire. The excellent National Museum of Asmara still needs a complete renovation of its new premises. The expected exposition is going to include the exhibitions dedicated to the struggle for independence, the history of the nine ethnic groups, the culture of the country and its main archaeological sites. Of special interest is also the City Park and the Tank Cemetery, where you can find the remnants of tanks, armored vehicles and other military equipment of different periods.
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