by Castanet.com Dec 19, 2011     Asmara, the capital of the country or Eritrea – located on the horn of Africa, boasts the most shining collection of colonial architectural wonders in Africa. It is like a film set from an early Italian movie, with vintage Italian coffee machines and outstanding examples of Art-Deco architecture. This hidden African gem remains barely touched by... 

Visit to the scene in East Africa Yesterday was the future Asmara is a bitter-sweet paradise. To date, the capital of Eritrea is one of the most beautiful and most valuable architectural icons in the world – with a matter of opinion The old Gaggia gasps for survival. Seconds later, the scalding hot coffee drips into the cup. It smells of roasted cardamom. Senait, the lady behind the counter of... 

Italian Futurist-style architecture, a great location on top of a plateau and an almost perfect preservation have made the city Eritrea of Asmaraa jewel, so that the 'Unesco is considering to include this city in the world heritage. The advantages are mainly architectural. For AsmaraIn fact, there are buildings in the rationalist style, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Futurism, neo-classical, functionalist.... 

Antonio Politano: Feb 02,2011 At the end of the day the avenue comes alive slowly. High figures, the light step, gait in pairs or small groups under the palm trees along the wide sidewalks with checkered tiles. Reciprocating looks a greeting. You grant to the slow, suspended in time evening. The ritual of chatting, a cappuccino, a gelato. For terraces of cafes, lounges with TV transmit the matches,...