Port and breakwaters
Long breakwaters enclose the harbour north of the Fort, forming sharp geometric lines that stand out against the natural curve of the shore.
Minimalist map poster · Sri Lanka
Colombo Map Poster & Print
6.9355° N / 79.8487° E
A straight Indian Ocean shoreline, a busy harbour to the north and the irregular arms of Beira Lake inland
- 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
Colombo 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 Colombo, 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
Colombo at home
The map
About this Colombo map poster
Colombo is drawn by the sea. Its western edge is an almost straight line of coast along the Indian Ocean, broken in the north by the breakwaters of one of South Asia's largest ports. Just south of the harbour sits the Fort district, the old colonial core, and beyond it the long open strip of Galle Face Green follows the shore.
Inland, Beira Lake spreads in several irregular arms between the Fort, Pettah and Slave Island, a rare body of calm water in the middle of a dense commercial district. Main roads run parallel to the coast, with Galle Road carrying traffic south. To the north, the Kelani River bends toward the sea and marks the edge of the city.
Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial capital, while the parliament sits in neighbouring Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, which is why the two cities appear side by side on regional maps. A Colombo map poster captures the contrast between the rigid coastline, the port geometry and the soft forms of the lake.
- Population
- 648,000
- Coordinates
- 6.9355° N / 79.8487° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Colombo
- Region
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
Beira Lake
The lake winds through the city centre in several branches, creating an open, irregular shape amid the tightly packed streets of Pettah and Slave Island.
Galle Face Green
A long open lawn between the road and the ocean, it appears on the map as a clean strip along the coast just south of the Fort.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Colombo
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 Colombo
A map that means something
Colombo is where many journeys to Sri Lanka begin and end, and its coastline makes a clear, graphic composition. It suits someone who grew up here, a couple who met on the island or a traveller who remembers evenings on the Green.
You can set a custom title, subtitle and coordinates, then pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Printed versions on matte paper ship from partners in more than 30 countries, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Colombo 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.
Colombo map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Colombo 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 Colombo 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 Colombo 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 Colombo 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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