Kidisti Mariam Cathedral, Eritrea

<p>We are camped at Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, which is known for its laid-back atmosphere and colonial modernist architectural buildings. The architectural works seen today in Asmara are a result of Italian Futuristic Architects and the manual labor from the Eritreans. We will be looking at one of its most prominent religious sites, The Eritrean orthodox church known as ‘Enda Mariam Cathedral’ or ‘Kidisti Mariam Cathedral’ which means ‘Saint Mary Cathedral’. The cathedral was previously a wooden structure built in the 19th century before the then Italian Governor ordered for the cathedral to be modernized.</p>