Enda Mariam Cathedral

This Orthodox cathedral is the principal church of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo faith in Asmara, distinguished by its blend of traditional Ethiopian-Eritrean forms with Italian modernist detailing. Its towers and mosaic panels give it a striking presence, and the surrounding compound bustles with worshippers during festivals. The cathedral crowns a hillside quarter that has long been a centre of Christian life in the capital. It stands as a counterpart to the city's Catholic cathedral and grand mosque, reflecting Asmara's religious diversity.