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TOURIST INFORMATION and USEFUL
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White-eyed Gull -Larus
leucophthalmus, Eritrea:
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BIRDS
Eritrea has a bird list of over 500
species but there has been little ornithological activity for some
thirty or forty years. Sadly, long running disputes with Ethiopia
and political instability have impacted habitat and species
adversely as well as limiting opportunities for visiting birders.
With little tourist infrastructure, Eritrea is likely to appeal to
the more adventurous or pioneering birder. . This small country can
however be a rewarding destination for birders who in just a few
days could see a substantial number of species, including many near
endemics and regional endemics as well as countless passage
migrants.
SOURCE Website Link:
Africa Birding Resources
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Scuba Diving, Eritrea |
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MARINE LIFE
More than 200 of Eritrea ’s islands belong to the
Dahlak archipelago with a great opportunity for yacht cruising
(scuba)
diving and (pearl) fishing. Charter yachts are available for
hire in Massawa. Only four islands are inhabited, with a total
population of just 2,500, who still maintain their traditional
lifestyle of fishing and herding goats and camels.
The isolated and uninhabited Dahlak Islands, and the
rich feeding grounds which surround them, attract large numbers of
nesting sea birds from all over the red sea.
SOURCE Website Link
Planet.nl
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Shell Service Station
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ARCHITECTURE
Asmara, the capital of the small East African country of
Eritrea, bordering the Red Sea, is one of the most
important and exciting architectural 'discoveries' of
recent years. Built almost entirely in the 1930s by the
Italians, who transformed it into a hotbed of radical
architectural innovation, Asmara has one of the highest
concentrations of Modernist architecture anywhere in the
world.
Website Link:
Asmara
Architecture
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
www.shaebia.org/mot.html: The Website of the Ministry of Tourism
in Eritrea. [CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE]
Asmara
Architecture: A brilliant website telling the Asmara story from
an architectural perspective. The site details the art deco
buildings of Asmara.
Eritrean
Undiscovered: Unique Eritrean Tours and Holidays from the UK's
leading Eritrea Tourism Company. Experience the culture, food
shopping and the weather of this fascinating countries.
Responsible Travel: A
fascinating insight into one of Africa's newest and least-visited
nations. From the Art Deco architecture of Asmara to the bustling
market of Keren...
ERITREA - BOOKS
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ASMARA
- Africa's Secret Modernist City
By
Edward Denison, Guang Yu Ren,
Naigzy Gebremedhin
Asmara, the capital of the small East African country of
Eritrea, bordering the Red Sea, is one of the most
important and exciting architectural 'discoveries' of
recent years. Built almost entirely in the 1930s by the
Italians, who transformed it into a hotbed of radical
architectural innovation, Asmara has one of the highest
concentrations of Modernist architecture anywhere in the
world. This superb building-by-building survey,
illustrated with previously unpublished archival
material and specially commissioned photography,
chronicles the colonial past and remarkable survival of
a city that has evocatively been described as "the Miami
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Asmara Beloved
By
Sami Sallinen and Haile Bizen
Asmara Beloved is a high
quality coffee table book of photographs and original
poetry celebrating the Eritrean capital city and its
people. The beautiful photographs capture the style and
charm of the city, and document its architecture,
cultural life, street scenes and economic endeavour. The
book includes an historical introduction to the city and
also features poetry in Tigrinya and English by the
Eritrean poet Haile Bizen. This is a book of memories
for those who already know Asmara and an inspiration for
others yet to discover Eritrea and its unique capital.
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MASSAWA:
A Guide to the Built Environment
By
Naigzy Gebremedhin, Edward Denison, Mebratu Abraham
and Guang Yu Ren [Re Produced by the Cultural Assets
Rehabilitation Project,P.O. Box 6513 - Asmara
Eritrean]
This guidebook
describes and illustrates a selection of Massawa's
rich architectural heritage, its most significant
buildings, and its history.
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ASMARA
A guide to the built environment
Authors: Naigzy Gebremedhin, Edward Denison, Mebratu
Abraham and Guang Yu [Re Produced by the Cultural
Assets Rehabilitation Project,P.O. Box 6513 - Asmara
Eritrean]
This guidebook
describes and illustrates a selection of Asmara's
rich architectural heritage, its most significant
buildings, and its history.
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ASMARA CITY MAP &
HISTORIC PERIMETER
Municipality of Asmara &
The Cultural Assets Rehabilitation Project
Scale RF 1 : 7.500
This map illustrates
a selection of Asmara's most significant buildings,
though by using the map when exploring the city, you
will come to realize that Asmara's rich
architectural heritage permeates its every corner.
Please respect the privacy of the occupants by
seeking the necessary permission to view or
photograph buildings.
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A TRAVELERS REFERENCE
MAP OF ERITREA,
Stephen Stringall
Scale RF
1 : 900,000
ITMB Publishing
specialize in areas that are interesting, exotic and
off the beaten track. In addition to the wealth of
detail information - The map is strong on the
physical features
of Eritrea - there is informative text included with
the map, dealing with the history of Eritrea, its
culture, etc. The map is light, practical and should
be invaluable for the backpacker, traveller or
tourist visiting Eritrea.
International Travel
Maps
3 includes a map of Asmara
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Eritrea: A Bradt
Travel Guide,By
Edward Denison and Edward Paice
The Bradt Travel Guide to
Eritrea is an excellent guide book for those who are
going to visit Eritrea, packed with everything the
visitor needs to know.
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The culture and history
of Eritrea and its people
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natural history of the
Red Sea, and its best diving sites
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New maps, town plans and
hotel listings
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Recommendations for
restaurants, bars and markets in Asmara, and
elsewhere
Bradt Travel Guides is a partner to the
new 'know before you go' campaign, recently launched by
the UK and Commonwealth Office. By combining up-to-date
advice of the FCO with the in-depth knowledge of Bradt
authors, you'll ensure that your trip will be as
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