Royal palaces
The palace enclosures of the Dahomey kings occupy a large area near the centre, appearing as broad walled rectangles on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Benin
Abomey Map Poster & Print
7.1829° N / 1.9912° E
The former royal capital of Dahomey, where palace compounds of earthen walls sit within a loose network of red-earth roads.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Abomey in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Abomey, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Abomey at home
The map
About this Abomey map poster
Abomey lies on the plateau of southern Benin, inland from the coast. Its layout is loose and spread out: wide roads and tracks connect residential compounds, markets and open spaces rather than forming a tight grid. On a map, the most distinctive element is the group of large palace enclosures near the centre, set out as broad rectangular blocks.
From the seventeenth century until the late nineteenth century, Abomey was the capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey. Successive kings built their palaces here, and the Royal Palaces of Abomey are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for their earthen walls and bas-reliefs telling the history of the kingdom.
An Abomey map poster shows a city where royal history is still written into the ground plan. The palace compounds form strong, geometric shapes, and the roads and neighbourhoods around them look informal and open. In black and white, the map has a sparse, structured quality that sets it apart from denser colonial-era port cities.
- Population
- 118,000
- Coordinates
- 7.1829° N / 1.9912° E
- Elevation
- 228 m
- Time zone
- Porto-Novo
- Region
- Abomey, Benin
Open road network
Roads and tracks spread out between compounds in a loose pattern, leaving generous space between the neighbourhoods.
Plateau setting
The city sits on inland plateau country, and its roads run out across the flat land to Bohicon and other towns nearby.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Abomey
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Abomey
A map that means something
Abomey is important to anyone interested in West African history, to people with roots in Benin, and to visitors who have walked through the royal palaces. The poster turns a heritage site into a clear, quiet map.
Customise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a French or Fon name or a meaningful date. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand suits the plateau's red-earth landscape.
Order the Abomey posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Abomey map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Abomey poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Abomey poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Abomey poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Abomey poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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