Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Cattedrale di Asmara
A Lombard Romanesque Catholic cathedral beside Harnet Avenue. Its brick-red bell tower is one of the highest points in the city, and you can climb it for a view over the town.
The Catholic cathedral was built in 1923. Its bell tower stands about 52 metres tall, with alternating red brick and white stone, and is a landmark of Asmara's skyline. The interior is bright and simple, and the complex also includes a monastery and a school. Visitors can usually pay a small fee to climb the bell tower and look down over Harnet Avenue, the mosques, and the Orthodox church, a view of a city where several religions coexist. Attending Sunday mass offers a glimpse of the local Catholic community.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–12:00, 15:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Harnet Avenue
- Cinema Impero
- Asmara Theatre
- Great Mosque of Asmara
- Enda Mariam Cathedral
- Medebar Market
- Bar Zilli
- Asmara–Massawa Railway