Castle on the ridge
The long fortress crowns the hill above the old town. It forms the most prominent shape on the poster and the point all the lanes lead up to.
Minimalist map poster · Albania
Gjirokastër Map Poster & Print
40.0758° N / 20.1389° E
A stone city climbing a mountainside above the Drino valley, its lanes spiralling up to a castle on the ridge.
- 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
Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër, 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
Gjirokastër at home
The map
About this Gjirokastër map poster
Gjirokastër rises up the slope of Mount Mali i Gjerë in southern Albania, looking out over the broad Drino valley. On a map, the old town is unmistakable. Narrow, twisting lanes wrap around the hillside, following the contours in tight curves, and all converge toward the long fortress on the ridge above. The newer town spreads out more regularly on the lower ground toward the valley floor.
The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its Ottoman-era tower houses built of grey stone and roofed with stone slabs. That gives Gjirokastër its nickname, the city of stone. The writer Ismail Kadare was born here and set one of his best-known novels in the town. The castle, one of the largest in the Balkans, dominates the skyline and the map alike.
A Gjirokastër map poster captures a town shaped by steep ground. At the top, the castle forms a large, solid outline. Below it, the old lanes spill down the slope in a dense, spiralling pattern. In the valley, the newer streets and the river give the composition a calmer, open base. There are few places where the terrain is so clearly visible in the streets.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 40.0758° N / 20.1389° E
- Elevation
- 286 m
- Time zone
- Tirane
- Region
- Gjirokastër, Albania
Hillside old town
Stone-paved lanes wind tightly around the slope in contour-following curves. The result is one of the most intricate street patterns in the Balkans.
Drino valley
Below the town, the river valley opens up into wide, flat ground. It gives the map a quiet, spacious lower half.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Gjirokastër
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 Gjirokastër
A map that means something
Gjirokastër leaves a strong impression on everyone who climbs its lanes, and for Albanians it is a symbol of heritage and literature. A map of it suits travellers, readers of Kadare and families with roots in the south.
Personalise the title in Albanian or English, add a subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Get the HD files for $9, or order a printed, framed poster.
Order the Gjirokastër 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.
Gjirokastër map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër 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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