Herculaneum excavations
The ancient town appears as an open, clearly bounded area within the modern streets. On the map its orderly Roman grid can be seen below the irregular pattern around it.
Minimalist map poster · Italy
Ercolano Map Poster & Print
40.8078° N / 14.3501° E
A town spread between the slopes of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, with an excavated Roman town at its centre.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
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One city, five moods
Ercolano 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 Ercolano, 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
Ercolano at home
The map
About this Ercolano map poster
Ercolano lies on the Bay of Naples, below the western slopes of Mount Vesuvius. From above, the modern town fills the space between the shoreline and the rising ground, with roads climbing toward the volcano. At its centre is an unusual feature: the excavated site of ancient Herculaneum, sitting well below the level of the surrounding streets.
Herculaneum was buried by the eruption of AD 79, the same eruption that destroyed Pompeii. Thick volcanic deposits preserved its buildings, and some organic materials, remarkably well. The coastal road through town was part of the Miglio d'Oro, the 'Golden Mile', lined with eighteenth-century villas built by Neapolitan nobility.
An Ercolano map poster shows these layers side by side. The excavation appears as a clear, open shape surrounded by dense streets, the coastal road follows the shore, and the upper roads wind up toward Vesuvius. It is a map with a lot of history in a small area.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 40.8078° N / 14.3501° E
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Time zone
- Rome
- Region
- Ercolano, Italy
Miglio d'Oro
The historic coastal road runs through town, once lined with noble villas. On the poster it forms a long, steady line parallel to the shore of the bay.
Vesuvius slopes
East of the centre, roads climb and bend toward the volcano, and the built-up area thins out. The rising ground frames the town and reminds the viewer why Herculaneum was buried.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ercolano
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 Ercolano
A map that means something
Ercolano stays with people who have walked through the ancient streets and looked up at Vesuvius. A map poster brings that combination of sea, volcano and history into a calm, readable design.
Add a date, a name or a short line about your visit to the title and subtitle, and keep the coordinates line or change it. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir suits the volcanic setting especially well.
Order the Ercolano 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.
Ercolano map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ercolano 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 Ercolano 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 Ercolano 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 Ercolano 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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