⛪ Asmara Cathedral
Eritrea
About This Sacred Site
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Asmara is a striking Lombard Romanesque-style Catholic church, one of the most prominent landmarks of Eritrea's UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital. Built between 1921 and 1923 during the Italian colonial period, the cathedral features a dramatic bell tower that rises above the city's modernist skyline. Asmara itself was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 for its remarkable collection of Modernist architecture. The cathedral serves Eritrea's significant Catholic minority and stands as a testament to the religious diversity of this Horn of Africa nation.
Key Facts
- •Built between 1921 and 1923 in Lombard Romanesque style
- •One of the most prominent landmarks in UNESCO-listed Asmara
- •Features a dramatic bell tower visible across the city
- •Asmara was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017
- •Serves Eritrea's Catholic minority alongside Orthodox and Muslim communities
Location
Coordinates: 15.3389, 38.9319
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