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Keren

Highland market town of the north

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Monday Camel Market · Market

A famous weekly livestock market where camels change hands. Best: Oct–Mar

Tigu (Egyptian Fort) · Historic fort

A hilltop fort with panoramic views over the highland town. Best: Oct–Mar

St Mariam Dearit Shrine · Religious site

A shrine set inside a giant ancient baobab tree. Best: Oct–Mar

Keren Old Railway · Historic site

The remains of the Italian mountain railway that climbed to town. Best: Oct–Mar

Keren War Cemetery · Ruins

Poignant memorial to soldiers from multiple nations, overlooking the Anseba valley. Best: Sep–May

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