Albergo Italia is the oldest hotel in Asmara. Built in 1899, has been totally renovated in 2004 by Johannes Primo, with the collaboration of the architect Carlo lachino, who wanted to preserve its history of more than 100 years.
Asmara Brewery was originally established in 1939 in Asmara, where it is presently located. The Present site of the factory was previously used as a depot of road construction materials. It was set up by Eng. Luigi Melotti, an Italian National who came to Eritrea during the Italian colonial period, as an expert in road construction. The factory, to start with, used to produce liquor products based on rudimentary technology.