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Cinema Impero, Asmara

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The Cinema Impero (lit. "Empire Cinema") is an Art Deco-style cinema in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. It was built in 1937 by the colonial authorities in Italian Eritrea.
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  • By Lucie Č
    Beautiful building with lovely architecture. I am just so unlucky I have not seen any movie. The interior is welcoming.  more »
  • By EdinKrnic
    Old Italian cinema in avenue of independence in center of Asmara. Very nice and beautiful building in heart of city  more »
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  • By Ruth Fessehaie
    Good old times! Dear old Asmera
  • By Amete Tekie
    My home town so peaceful 💕💕🙏🙏🙏🇪🇷🇪🇷
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