The Eastern Harbour
A near-circular bay traced by the Corniche, with the Citadel of Qaitbay at its western tip. On paper it forms the clearest curve in the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Egypt
Alexandria Map Poster & Print
31.2018° N / 29.9158° E
A long ribbon of city pressed between the Mediterranean and Lake Mariout, with twin harbours curling around an old causeway.
- 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
Alexandria 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 Alexandria, 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
Alexandria at home
The map
About this Alexandria map poster
Alexandria reads on a map as a thin, stretched line. The city runs for kilometres along the Mediterranean shore, held in place by the sea to the north and the shallow waters of Lake Mariout to the south. Between them the streets settle into long parallel bands, with the tram line and the coastal road tracing the same gentle curve as the beach.
At the western end, two harbours sit on either side of a neck of land that grew over the causeway once linking the mainland to Pharos island. The Eastern Harbour forms an almost perfect crescent, framed by the Corniche and closed at its tip by the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse.
Founded by Alexander the Great in the fourth century BC, the city was a centre of learning for the ancient world, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina now faces the same bay. An Alexandria map poster shows how that long history is compressed into a narrow coastal strip, where almost every street eventually meets the water.
- Population
- 5.3 million
- Coordinates
- 31.2018° N / 29.9158° E
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time zone
- Cairo
- Region
- Alexandria, Egypt
Lake Mariout
The broad, shallow lake south of the city sets a hard inland edge, which is why Alexandria grew sideways along the coast rather than outward.
The old causeway
The land between the two harbours covers the ancient Heptastadion, the causeway to Pharos island. Its dense, irregular streets contrast with the straighter blocks further east.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alexandria
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 Alexandria
A map that means something
For many people Alexandria is a place of family summers, of study, or of a long stretch of seafront walked at dusk. A print that traces the Corniche and the harbours keeps that coastline in view, reduced to its essential lines and easy to live with on a wall.
You can set your own title and subtitle, add a date or a line of coordinates, and choose from five styles, from Classic black & white to the warmer Sand. The digital file costs $9, or you can order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Alexandria 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.
Alexandria map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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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