Keren, located in Eritrean highland plateau is a beautiful town in Eritrea. The muezzin acts as an early morning call. The sun rising over the peaks in the east is a beautiful sight to be watched. Most of the people in Keren are Muslims. The town has a population of around 120,000 and is known as the capital of the Anseba region.
History of Keren
During the Second World War, the Battle of Keren was fought. In the year 1941, Keren was under the influence of Italian colonization. Keren was an important medium of reaching the Red sea port and the city of Asmara.
Hotels in Keren, Eritrea
There are different categories of hotels in Keren that provide comfort and conveniences to the tourists. To name a few are Eritrea hotel, Red sea hotel, Hollywood hotel, sarine hotel, Keren hotel, Sheghe hotel, Yohannes hotel, Senhit hotel, Wedeb hotel and Sicillia Pension. These hotels are well furnished and stylized. They provide excellent facilities to the guests make the stay a memorable one.
Attractions at Keren, Eritrea
- Monument of liberation
- Santuary of Mariam Dearit
- Grand Mosque
- Tigu Egyptian fort
- Italian and British army cemeteries
- Debra Sina monastry
- Local markets
Keren, which means “Highland”, is an important agricultural centre, producing fruits, vegetables, milk, butter, cheese and other diary products.
