Massawa or Mitsiwa (/ m ə ˈ s ɑː w ə / mə-SAH-wə) [a] is a port city in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea, located on the Red Sea at the northern end of the Gulf of Zula beside the Dahlak Archipelago. [2]

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Though it is sadly a city in ruins, there is much to do in Massawa, Eritrea. Enjoy the clear waters and more in the Pearl of the Red Sea.

Massawa, port city, Eritrea, in the Bay of Massawa on the Red Sea. It is connected to Asmara, the national capital, on the hinterland plateau (40 miles [64 km] west-southwest) by road, railroad, air, and aerial tramway.

2022年2月12日 · Reaching the port city of Massawa after two hours journey experiencing three seasons is indeed wonderful. Comprising two islands, two peninsulas and landlocked villages, Massawa served as the capital of Eritrea, during the early years of the Italian colonization from 1890 up to 1899.

2017年3月20日 · Massawa on the banks of the Red Sea in Eritrea, Africa. Has an extremely rich history, from Egypt, Italian to English empire. While the capital of Eritrea , Asmara is located in the highlands at an altitude of 2,325 meters (7,628 ft), Massawa is located by the sea.

2024年6月11日 · Nestled along the Red Sea coast, Massawa is a historic port city in Eritrea that boasts a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and a storied past. This vibrant city has been a vital hub of trade and commerce for centuries, making it a melting pot of diverse influences and traditions.

Massawa, also known as Mitsiwa, is a port city on the Red Sea, in northeastern Eritrea. Known as the "Pearl of the Red Sea", Massawa is famous for its stunning Ottoman and Egyptian architecture, its white sandy beaches, and its rich cultural history.

Massawa is accessible from Asmara and the rest of inland Eritrea via the Asmara-Massawa highway. Massawa road itself is an exotic experience where you ‘pass through three different climates’.

Massawa, also known as Mitsiwa, Miṣṣiwa), Batsiʿ, is a city on the Red Sea coast of Eritrea located at the northern end of the Gulf of Zula beside the Dahlak Archipelago.