St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Asmara
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St. George Greek Orthodox Church is a Greek Orthodox church building in
Asmara Asmara ( ), or Asmera, is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's Central Region. It sits at an elevation of , making it the sixth highest capital in the world by altitude and the second highest capital in Africa. The ...
. It was established in 1903 by the Greek trader community.''Eritrea: The Bradt Travel Guide'' Edward Denison, Edward Paice - 2007 Page 118 1841621714 "This takes you back past the entrance of Enda Mariam and on to Selam Street on your right. Turn into Selam Street and on ... On the right-hand side, behind a wall, is nestled the Greek Orthodox Church of St George. It was established by the Hellenic Community in 1903 for the Greek traders who, along with Jews and Arabs, settled in the mixed quarter next to the market. The miniature bell tower and the richly decorated interior are both notable attractions."


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