The citadel
The oval mound rises above the centre of the city. Its dense historic fabric and ring of buildings form the clear focal point from which every ring road is measured.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Erbil Map Poster & Print
36.1912° N / 44.0094° E
A citadel on its mound at the centre of concentric ring roads, with the city spreading outward in even circles.
- 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
Erbil 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 Erbil, 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
Erbil at home
The map
About this Erbil map poster
Few cities show their history as clearly on a map as Erbil. At its centre stands the citadel, a large oval mound built up over thousands of years of settlement, with a ring of houses along its edge. Around it the modern city has grown in a series of concentric ring roads. From above, Erbil looks like a set of circles drawn from the same point.
Radial roads cross the rings toward Mosul, Kirkuk, Duhok and the mountains to the north-east, dividing the city into wedge-shaped districts. The bazaar and old neighbourhoods cluster at the foot of the citadel. Newer quarters, parks and housing extend across the plain toward the outer rings, which are still being built as the city grows.
Erbil is the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Its citadel, among the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world, was listed by UNESCO in 2014. An Erbil map poster shows a layout that would be hard to invent, with an ancient settlement at the core and modern ring roads around it. It reads clearly at every print size.
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Coordinates
- 36.1912° N / 44.0094° E
- Elevation
- 429 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Erbil, Iraq
Ring roads
Several concentric roads circle the centre at increasing distances. They give Erbil one of the most recognisable street patterns of any city in the region.
Qaysari bazaar
At the southern foot of the citadel, the covered market spreads through narrow lanes. It is a small, dense area between the mound and the main square.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Erbil
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 Erbil
A map that means something
For Kurdish families abroad and for people who have worked in Erbil, the circular city is instantly recognisable. Write the city or a district in the title, add a date or dedication in the subtitle, and keep the coordinates of home.
Sand matches the colour of the citadel walls, and Classic black and white makes the rings stand out sharply. Digital HD files cost $9 for six sizes with no watermark. Printed posters come on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Erbil 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.
Erbil map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Erbil 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 Erbil 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 Erbil 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 Erbil 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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