Straight Street
The Roman Via Recta crosses the Old City from east to west, a single straight line cutting through a web of narrow, irregular lanes and courtyards.
Minimalist map poster · Syria
Damascus Map Poster & Print
33.5102° N / 36.2913° E
An ancient walled city below a mountain slope, its long straight street still running through a maze of old lanes.
- 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
Damascus 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 Damascus, 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
Damascus at home
The map
About this Damascus map poster
Damascus is often cited as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It grew at the foot of Mount Qasioun, which rises steeply to the northwest, and beside the Barada River, whose waters once fed the surrounding Ghouta oasis. From above, the city spreads across the plain below the mountain, with newer districts climbing its lower slopes.
The Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is enclosed by walls in a rough oval. Through it runs Straight Street, the Via Recta of Roman times, mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, while the Umayyad Mosque occupies a large rectangle in the northern part. Around them, a dense tangle of lanes and courtyard houses gives the core its intricate texture.
Outside the walls, twentieth-century boulevards, squares and planned quarters extend west and north, and the course of the Barada is marked by a thin line of water and greenery. A Damascus map poster shows these layers side by side: the fine-grained ancient core, the broader modern streets and the dark mass of Qasioun above.
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Coordinates
- 33.5102° N / 36.2913° E
- Elevation
- 701 m
- Time zone
- Damascus
- Region
- Damascus, Syria
Umayyad Mosque
Its large rectangular courtyard and prayer hall form one of the clearest shapes inside the walls, set among the covered markets of the northern Old City.
Mount Qasioun
The mountain rises sharply above the northwest of the city, and streets stop where the slope becomes too steep, giving the map a firm upper edge.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Damascus
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 Damascus
A map that means something
For Syrians at home and abroad, Damascus carries family memory across generations, from a childhood street in the Old City to a neighbourhood on the slopes of Qasioun. A map is a way to keep that geography close, whatever the distance.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can hold a family name, a quarter of the city or a meaningful date. Choose one of five styles, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as a high-resolution file or a printed poster.
Order the Damascus 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.
Damascus map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Damascus 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 Damascus 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 Damascus 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 Damascus 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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