The twin walls
Two long fortification lines run downhill from the citadel toward the sea, framing the historic city between them. From above they read as a corridor cut across the land.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Derbent Map Poster & Print
42.0662° N / 48.2876° E
Two ancient walls run from the mountain citadel down to the Caspian shore, enclosing a narrow, dense old town between them
- 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
Derbent 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 Derbent, 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
Derbent at home
The map
About this Derbent map poster
Derbent sits where the Caucasus foothills come closest to the Caspian Sea, and the map shows it plainly. A thin strip of land runs between slope and shore, and the city stretches along it north to south. The coastline makes a clean eastern edge, while the western streets climb and break up as the ground rises toward the hills.
The oldest part of the city is laid out between two parallel defensive walls. They run from the Naryn-Kala citadel on the hill down toward the sea, and the medieval quarters fill the space between them with tight, irregular lanes. The citadel, the walls and the old town are listed together by UNESCO, and Derbent is often described as one of the oldest cities in Russia.
A Derbent map poster keeps that unusual plan readable. The two long lines of the walls, the tangle of old lanes between them and the more regular modern blocks around them sit clearly apart in black and white. The Caspian takes up the open side of the frame and gives the composition a calm, empty edge.
- Population
- 106,000
- Coordinates
- 42.0662° N / 48.2876° E
- Elevation
- -13 m
- Time zone
- Moscow
- Region
- Derbent, Russia
Naryn-Kala citadel
The fortress sits on the high ground at the western end of the walls, where the streets thin out. It anchors the old town and looks down over the whole plan.
Caspian shoreline
The sea forms a long, straight eastern boundary. With no coastal curves to speak of, it gives the poster a strong vertical edge against the denser streets inland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Derbent
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 Derbent
A map that means something
Derbent appeals to people who care about how old cities were built. The shape of the walled town is legible even at poster scale, and it tells the story of a pass guarded between mountain and sea without needing any labels.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps a family name or a year of a visit, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room it will hang in.
Order the Derbent 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.
Derbent map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Derbent 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 Derbent 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 Derbent 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 Derbent 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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