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Eritrea's futuristic gas station is a nod to Italy's fascist history.

šŸ“œ Futurist-style filling station in Asmara, Eritrea, completed in 1938 by architect Giuseppe Pettazzi.
šŸ” A remarkable example of Italian modernist architecture, it is a Category I listed building.

Why Go

āœˆļø Unique airplane-like design with cantilevered wings
šŸ›ļø UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 šŸ’Ŗ Structurally sound, survived numerous conflicts
šŸ“ø Great for architectural photography

Why Avoid

šŸš« Entrance into the building is not permitted
āš ļø Design has problematic historical connotations

Tips

šŸ“ø Walk the perimeter to take photos

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