Eritrea
Maekel Region
Serejaka subregion

Shigirnī

Shigirnī is a locality in , and has an elevation of 1,868 metres. Shigirnī is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .
Tap on a place
to explore it

Places of Interest

Highlights include Asmara War Cemetery.

Cemetery
Photo: Clay Gilliland, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 3 km southwest of Shigirnī.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Asmara and Nefasit.

Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The capital of is a vibrant mix of Italian and African architecture and culture. It is by far the biggest and most important city of Eritrea and not just the administration center of the country but also the cultural center and the place where every tourist will arrive to the country.

Village
Photo: Reinhard Dietrich, CC0.
, also known as Tappa , is a small town in the Northern Red Sea Region of . Monastery of is located at the mountains above. is situated 9 km southeast of Shigirnī.

Shigirnī

Latitude
15.36667° or 15° 22′ north
Longitude
38.99194° or 38° 59′ 31″ east
Elevation
1,868 metres (6,129 feet)
Open location code
7G7W9X8R+MQ
Geo­Names ID
328562
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Shigirnī from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
© Stadia Maps, Airbus DS, CNES, PlanetObserver, and Copernicus

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bet Gargis and Hinzi.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Indatahasis Terara and Malat.

Eritrea: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Asmara, Massawa, Keren, and Nakfa.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Voice of Clam, Public domain.