Castle hill
The castle walls crown the high ground on the northern side. From there, streets and stairways fall toward the river in a pattern shaped entirely by the slope.
Minimalist map poster · Portugal
Alfama Map Poster & Print
38.7118° N / 9.1284° W
A tangle of stairways and crooked lanes falling from Lisbon's castle hill down to the Tagus
- 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
Alfama 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 Alfama, 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
Alfama at home
The district
About this Alfama map poster
Alfama is Lisbon's oldest district, and on a map it looks nothing like the ordered Baixa just to the west. Its streets wind down the steep slope between the Castelo de São Jorge and the Tagus, breaking into stairways, dead ends and tiny squares. Much of this medieval layout survived the 1755 earthquake that destroyed large parts of the city.
The Sé cathedral stands on its western edge, and the churches of São Vicente de Fora and the white dome of the National Pantheon rise to the east. Tram 28 winds through its upper streets, and viewpoints such as Miradouro de Santa Luzia look out over the rooftops to the river. Alfama is closely associated with fado.
An Alfama map poster is dense and hand-drawn in character. The lanes run in every direction, following the hill rather than any plan, and the broad edge of the Tagus below gives the tangled pattern a calm, open base.
- Coordinates
- 38.7118° N / 9.1284° W
- Region
- Alfama, District · Portugal
Medieval lanes
Narrow, crooked alleys and stepped passages form the heart of the district, one of the few parts of Lisbon where the pre-1755 street pattern largely survives.
Tagus waterfront
The wide river runs along the southern edge. On the poster it becomes a large, quiet area of water beneath the densely drawn streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Alfama
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 Alfama
A map that means something
Alfama is where many people fall for Lisbon: an evening of fado, a view from a miradouro, a climb that never quite leads where expected. The map records the maze exactly, which makes it a good keepsake of getting lost there.
Set a title, subtitle and coordinates line of your own, then choose from five styles. Paper and Sand echo the old stone and tile, while Noir gives the dense lanes a nocturnal feel.
Order the Alfama 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.
Alfama map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Alfama 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 Alfama 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 Alfama 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 Alfama 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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