Eritrea

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Eritrea

Though Eritrea formed part of Ethiopia for years, it is very different from her larger neighbour. The heritage of the Italian colonisation is still evident. The Capital Asmara can boast outstanding Art Deco architecture and belongs to the most attractive and safest cities on the African continent.

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Liberation Avenue in Asmara.

The cathedral Enda Mariam from 1938 is
an interesting Mixture of Italian and Eritrean
architecture.

Futuristic architecture in Asmara.

The Monastery Debre Bizen near Asmara
dates from the 14th century.

The old Italian railway connecting Asmara
with Massawa is in operation again.

Curious children.

Muslim women near Keren.

Market in Keren.

The war left its mark.

Massawa, an old seaport, has kept its
Arab character.

Coffee ceremony is an expression
of hospitality.

Selling of cactus fruits.

Liberation Avenue in Asmara.	The cathedral Enda Mariam from 1938 is an interesting Mixture of Italian and Eritrean architecture.
Futuristic architecture in Asmara.	The Monastery Debre Bizen near Asmara dates from the 14th century.
The old Italian railway connecting Asmara with Massawa is in operation again.	Curious children.
Muslim women near Keren.	Market in Keren.
The war left its mark.	Massawa, an old seaport, has kept its Arab character.
Coffee ceremony is an expression of hospitality.	Selling of cactus fruits.