Terraced old town
Houses and lanes climb the mountainside in stacked rows, producing a tight, curving pattern that stands out sharply from the straighter streets lower down.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
'Ākra Map Poster & Print
36.7336° N / 43.8804° E
A town stacked in terraces up a steep mountainside, its lanes climbing high above the newer streets below.
- 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
'Ākra 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 'Ākra, 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
'Ākra at home
The map
About this 'Ākra map poster
'Ākra, also written Akre or Aqrah, lies in the mountains of northern Iraq. From above it is one of the most distinctive towns in the region: houses rise in tight rows up a steep slope, and the streets follow the contours rather than any grid. Below, the newer town spreads across flatter ground, and the mountain behind closes the view like a wall.
The old quarter's terraced houses, climbing one above another, give the town its reputation as one of the most picturesque in Kurdistan. 'Ākra is also known for its Newroz celebrations, when residents carry torches up the mountainside and light fires on the slopes to mark the spring new year. The event has become one of the best-known Newroz gatherings in the region.
An 'Ākra map poster is a map of slope and height as much as streets. The stepped lanes appear as fine, curving lines, the roads of the lower town as longer strokes, and the empty mountainside as open space. It suits anyone who knows the feeling of climbing through the old town, or who simply likes places shaped by terrain.
- Population
- 105,000
- Coordinates
- 36.7336° N / 43.8804° E
- Elevation
- 674 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- 'Ākra, Iraq
Mountain backdrop
The steep slope behind the town remains largely empty on the map, a calm field that frames the dense old quarter and emphasises its vertical layout.
Lower town
Newer streets spread over the flatter ground below the old quarter, giving the composition a steadier, more open base beneath the hillside.
Make it yours
Frame your part of 'Ākra
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 'Ākra
A map that means something
People from 'Ākra carry strong memories of its hillside lanes and spring fires, and many now live far away. A map of the town is a quiet way to hold on to that geography, especially the stepped streets that few other places resemble.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with Newroz and a year, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir suits a mountain town remembered by firelight. Prints come on matte paper, framed or unframed.
Order the 'Ākra 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.
'Ākra map poster — FAQ
How do I order the 'Ākra 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 'Ākra 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 'Ākra 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 'Ākra 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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