Fortress wall outline
The fort's defensive walls draw an irregular ring around the hill. This heavy line separates the old citadel from the neighbourhoods that grew up against it.
Minimalist map poster · India
Golconda Map Poster & Print
17.3761° N / 78.4332° E
A granite hill ringed by fortress walls, with tight lanes inside and the domed royal tombs just beyond its gates.
- 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
Golconda 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 Golconda, 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
Golconda at home
The district
About this Golconda map poster
Golconda rises on a granite hill on the western side of Hyderabad, and its fort shapes everything around it. The citadel was built up over centuries and became the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the sixteenth century. Heavy walls enclose it, and their irregular outline follows the terrain rather than any geometric plan. From above, the fortress reads as a dense, bounded core surrounded by later city growth.
Inside and around the walls the streets are narrow and bend sharply, a pattern left by a defended settlement where space was tight. Outside, the map loosens into the wider road network of modern Hyderabad. A short distance away, the domed Qutb Shahi tombs stand in their own walled grounds. The contrast between the fortified knot and its open surroundings gives the composition a strong centre.
Golconda was once famous as a trading centre for diamonds mined in the region, and its name became a byword for great wealth. Visitors also know the fort's acoustic trick: a handclap at the entrance gate is said to carry up to the pavilion on the summit. A Golconda map poster turns these layers of history into a clear graphic of walls, lanes and slopes.
- Coordinates
- 17.3761° N / 78.4332° E
- Region
- Golconda, District · India
Bala Hissar summit
The Bala Hissar stands at the top of the hill as the highest point of the citadel, and the lanes and stairways inside the fort all lead up to it.
Qutb Shahi tombs
Just beyond the fort, the royal necropolis occupies its own enclosure, a quieter block of paths and garden space set apart from the surrounding street pattern.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Golconda
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 Golconda
A map that means something
Golconda appeals to anyone with roots in Hyderabad or an interest in the Deccan's dynasties. On a wall, the fortified outline has the presence of an old survey drawing, strong enough to carry a large frame on its own.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a family name or a date. Then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the engineered walls particularly well. Printed posters ship from print partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Golconda 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.
Golconda map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Golconda 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 Golconda 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 Golconda 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 Golconda 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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