Enclosed bay
The narrow, bending inlet is the heart of the map, a long ribbon of water held by hills and nearly closed at its mouth.
Minimalist map poster · Ukraine
Balaklava Map Poster & Print
44.5112° N / 33.5994° E
A narrow, winding bay enclosed by steep hills, with a small town wrapped around the water and fortress ruins above.
- 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
Balaklava 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 Balaklava, 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
Balaklava at home
The map
About this Balaklava map poster
Balaklava lies on the southwest coast of Crimea, within the Sevastopol city area, and one of the most distinctive harbours on the Black Sea defines its map. A narrow, curving bay runs inland between steep hills, its entrance so tight and angled that the water cannot be seen from the open sea. The town lines both shores, following the curve of the bay.
On the heights above the entrance stand the ruins of Cembalo, a fortress built by Genoese traders in the fourteenth century. In the Soviet era, the bay's sheltered position made it the site of a secret submarine base, with a tunnel cut through the mountain on its western side, which later became a museum.
Balaklava gave its name to the 1854 battle of the Crimean War that included the Charge of the Light Brigade, fought in the valleys to the north. A Balaklava map poster shows the bay as a slender ribbon of water between the hills, with the town's streets following the shoreline and open slopes rising behind.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 44.5112° N / 33.5994° E
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Simferopol
- Region
- Balaklava, Ukraine
Genoese fortress
The ruins of Cembalo stand on the high ground above the harbour entrance, overlooking the narrow passage to the sea.
Waterfront streets
The town's embankments follow both sides of the bay, so the street plan traces the curve of the water rather than forming a grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Balaklava
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 Balaklava
A map that means something
The bay of Balaklava is one of the most recognisable coastal shapes in the region, and the map works as a striking image whether you know the place well or come to it through history. It holds a great deal of story in a small frame.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The digital files cost $9 and include six sizes without a watermark, and a free 900 px preview is available before you buy.
Order the Balaklava 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.
Balaklava map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Balaklava 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 Balaklava 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 Balaklava 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 Balaklava 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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