Great Mosque
The mosque's broad rectangle and adjoining market square form the clearest landmark on the map, a calm geometric shape set within the dense fabric of the town.
Minimalist map poster · Mali
Djenné Map Poster & Print
13.9061° N / 4.5533° W
An ancient mud-brick town on a seasonal island in the Bani floodplain, its dense lanes gathered around the Great Mosque.
- 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
Djenné 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 Djenné, 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
Djenné at home
The map
About this Djenné map poster
Djenné stands in the inland delta of the Niger in central Mali, on land that becomes an island when the Bani river and its channels flood each year. The old town is a compact, rounded mass of houses and courtyards, built almost entirely of sun-dried mud brick. From above, it appears as a tightly packed maze of narrow lanes, with no clear grid and very little open space.
At its heart lies the Great Mosque, the largest mud-brick building in the world, rebuilt in its present form in 1907, and the square in front of it, where a weekly Monday market gathers traders from across the region. A Djenné map poster shows the mosque's large rectangular footprint as the one clear, regular form within the intricate web of lanes.
The old towns of Djenné, together with nearby archaeological sites such as Djenné-Djeno, are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Djenné-Djeno is regarded as one of the oldest known urban sites in sub-Saharan Africa. Around the town, the floodplain spreads out in channels, marshes and fields that change with the seasons, giving the map an open, watery frame.
- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- 13.9061° N / 4.5533° W
- Elevation
- 278 m
- Time zone
- Bamako
- Region
- Djenné, Mali
Mud-brick maze
Narrow lanes twist between courtyard houses, producing an intricate, irregular street pattern that fills the old town and reads as fine texture in black and white.
Seasonal island
Channels of the Bani floodplain surround the town, isolating it during high water and giving the map its distinctive enclosed, island-like outline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Djenné
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 Djenné
A map that means something
Djenné is one of the most recognisable towns in West Africa, and its plan carries many centuries of continuous settlement. For those who have visited, studied its architecture, or have roots in the Mopti region, a map of its lanes and waters is a meaningful piece.
The title, subtitle and coordinates can be personalised, so the poster can mark a journey, a research trip or a family connection. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, and download it for $9 or order a matte print.
Order the Djenné 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.
Djenné map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Djenné 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 Djenné 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 Djenné 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 Djenné 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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