Railway incline
The line rising from the Meuse valley up to Ans is known for its steep grade, and on the map the tracks cut a strong diagonal through the urban fabric.
Minimalist map poster · Belgium
Ans Map Poster & Print
50.6623° N / 5.5203° E
A former mining commune on the plateau above Liège, where rail lines and motorways meet dense streets and old spoil heaps
- 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
Ans 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 Ans, 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
Ans at home
The map
About this Ans map poster
Ans lies immediately west of Liège, on the plateau above the Meuse valley. On a map it reads as a continuation of the city, a dense network of streets built during the industrial period, crossed by railway lines and bordered by major motorway junctions. There is little open space in the core, though green patches appear where former mine sites have been reclaimed.
The area's history is tied to coal. Spoil heaps, known locally as terrils, remain in the landscape and show up as rounded or irregular green shapes among the houses. The railway climbing from Liège to Ans is known for its steep incline, one of the notable gradients on the Belgian network.
Within the commune stands the Fort de Loncin, one of the ring of forts built around Liège, which was destroyed during the German attack in August 1914 and is now a memorial. An Ans map poster captures the density of an industrial suburb, the diagonal rail lines and the historical traces scattered through its streets.
- Population
- 27,000
- Coordinates
- 50.6623° N / 5.5203° E
- Elevation
- 181 m
- Time zone
- Brussels
- Region
- Ans, Belgium
Fort de Loncin
The remains of this 1914 fortress sit within the commune, a distinctive footprint among the surrounding residential streets and a significant memorial site.
Terrils and green pockets
Former coal spoil heaps, now largely vegetated, appear as rounded open areas among the houses, remnants of the mining past visible in the plan.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ans
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 Ans
A map that means something
Ans is home to people who know Liège as their city but their own street as their place. A map of the commune shows that closeness to the city and the particular history that marks its ground.
Add your own title, a subtitle and the coordinates line, and pick one of five styles. Printed posters on matte paper, with or without a wooden frame, are produced by partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Ans 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.
Ans map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ans 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 Ans 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 Ans 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 Ans 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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