Asmara Theatre
Teatro di Asmara
An opera house completed in 1920 in the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The dome interior is decorated with murals, and the theatre is still in use today.
The Asmara Opera House was designed by Odoardo Cavagnari. Its façade features arcades and steps, and the horseshoe-shaped auditorium has allegorical murals painted on its ceiling. It is one of the few public buildings in the city that preserves its 1920s style. It stands on the western section of Liberation Avenue, and its front steps are a popular meeting spot for locals. Access to the interior depends on performances and management arrangements, so ask the doorman.
Opening hours
Open during performance times
Nearby sights
- Harnet Avenue
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Cinema Impero
- Bar Zilli
- Great Mosque of Asmara
- Medebar Market
- Enda Mariam Cathedral
- Fiat Tagliero Building