Ancient reservoirs
Large tanks such as Tissa Wewa, Nuwara Wewa and Basawakkulama surround the city, broad irregular shapes that dominate the map and show the scale of old irrigation.
Minimalist map poster · Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura Map Poster & Print
8.3122° N / 80.4131° E
An ancient capital of great stupas and reservoirs, its sacred city set apart from the modern town
- 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
Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura, 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
Anuradhapura at home
The map
About this Anuradhapura map poster
Anuradhapura was the capital of Sri Lanka's first great kingdom for more than a thousand years, and its sacred city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From above, the ancient area is marked by huge circular stupas such as the Ruwanwelisaya and Jetavanaramaya, and by broad open grounds of ruins, monasteries and trees. It is one of the major pilgrimage centres of Buddhism.
The ancient engineers built large reservoirs, called wewas or tanks, to store water on this dry plain. Several still surround the city, including Tissa Wewa, Nuwara Wewa and Basawakkulama, and they are the largest shapes on the map. At the centre of the sacred area stands the Sri Maha Bodhi, a fig tree believed to have been grown from a cutting of the tree under which the Buddha reached enlightenment.
An Anuradhapura map poster puts the ancient and modern cities side by side: the loose, open layout of the sacred grounds, the rounded shapes of the reservoirs and the newer grid of streets laid out beside them. It is a map full of meaning, but visually it stays calm, with water and open space doing most of the work.
- Population
- 61,000
- Coordinates
- 8.3122° N / 80.4131° E
- Elevation
- 100 m
- Time zone
- Colombo
- Region
- Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Stupas and sacred grounds
Great dagobas and monastery ruins stand across wide open grounds, forming a spacious and quiet zone at the heart of the plan.
The new town
The modern town was built beside the ancient city, with a more regular street pattern that contrasts clearly with the open heritage area.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Anuradhapura
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 Anuradhapura
A map that means something
Pilgrims, travellers and Sri Lankans with ties to the North Central Province hang this map as a reminder of one of the island's most significant places. The reservoirs and sacred grounds create a composition with real depth.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with the date of a pilgrimage or a family name, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download the HD files for $9, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Anuradhapura 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.
Anuradhapura map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura 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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