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Explore Zigib in Eritrea
Zigib in the region of Eritrea (general) is a town in Eritrea - some 9 mi or ( 14 km ) South-East of Asmara , the country's capital city .
Current time in Zigib is now 07:15 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Asmara " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Al Hudaydah, Jizan, Abha, Zigib, and Shiketi. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Al Hudaydah . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Zigib ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Rainy streelife on Asmara
On my Layover in Asmara, there was a huge rainshower, wehich shuted down almost every electricity, but cleaned teh streets pretty well. A very unique feeling in a really unique Town. ..
In the streets of Asmara, part 2
Driving around in the streets of Asmara, Eritrea. For more info: virtualtourist.com/georeiser ..
In the streets of Asmara, part 1
Driving around in the streets of Asmara, Eritrea. For more info: virtualtourist.com/georeiser ..
eritrean musician
this is a bit of unedited footage from my trip to eritrea a few years ago. I dont know the name of the musician. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
South Eastern District, Eritrea
South Eastern Subregion is a subregion in the Maekel (Central) region of Eritrea.
Located at 15.27 39.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Asmara International Airport
Asmara International Airport, formerly known as Yohannes IV International Airport is an airport in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. In 2004, the airport served 136,526 passengers (+11.8% vs. '03). Asmara Airport has severe capacity restrictions, due to its small terminal, short runway and 1.5 mile altitude. This means that large jet aircraft cannot fly to the airport. Aircraft of this size would need to use Massawa International Airport, on the Eritrean coast.
Located at 15.29 38.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Fiat Tagliero Building
The Fiat Tagliero Building in Asmara, capital city of Eritrea, is a Futurist Style service station completed in 1938 and designed by the Italian architect Giuseppe Pettazzi. From the beginning conceived as a simple petrol station, Pettazzi designed a building that resembles an aeroplane. The building consists of a central tower which incorporates the office space and cashiers desk and shop.
Located at 15.33 38.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Governor's Palace, Asmara
The Governor's Palace is the city hall of Asmara, Eritrea. It was built during the colonial period in the city centre, in an Italian art-deco style.
Located at 15.34 38.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Asmara-Massawa Cableway
The Asmara-Massawa Cableway was built by the Italians in 1938 in Eritrea, with the work done by the Ceretti and Tanfani Italian engineering firm. It connected the port of Massawa with the city of Asmara and ran a distance of some 75 kilometres. It moved food, supplies and war materials for the Imperial Italian Army then conquering Ethiopia. The British later dismantled it in 1941, salvaging the diesel engines during their eleven-year occupation after defeating the Italians in World War II.
Located at 15.33 38.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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