Galata Bridge
The lowest crossing near the mouth links Eminönü with Karaköy. It is the busiest point on the water, and its outline marks the entrance to the inlet.
Minimalist map poster · Turkey
Golden Horn Map Poster & Print
41.0412° N / 28.9551° E
A long, curved estuary cutting into Istanbul's European side, crossed by bridges and lined on both banks with old quarters
- 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
Golden Horn 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 Golden Horn, 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
Golden Horn at home
The district
About this Golden Horn map poster
The Golden Horn is a narrow inlet that curves north-west from the Bosphorus for several kilometres. It separates Istanbul's historic peninsula from Galata and Beyoğlu on the far shore. On a map, its shape explains the name: a slender, horn-like body of water, wide at the mouth and tapering inland, where two streams feed into it.
For centuries this was one of the finest natural harbours in the Mediterranean world. In Byzantine times, a great chain was stretched across its mouth to keep enemy fleets out. The shores were later lined with shipyards, warehouses and dense neighbourhoods such as Fener and Balat, whose streets still come right down to the water on the southern bank.
Today several bridges cross the inlet, from the Galata Bridge near the mouth to the Atatürk Bridge and the Haliç metro bridge further in. A Golden Horn map poster places water at the centre of the composition. The city presses in from both sides, and the bridges stitch the two halves together in a series of fine lines.
- Coordinates
- 41.0412° N / 28.9551° E
- Region
- Golden Horn, District · Turkey
The horn's curve
The inlet bends gently as it narrows inland. This gives the map a long, sweeping body of water rather than the straight line of a river.
Fener and Balat
These historic neighbourhoods on the southern bank climb from the waterline in a tight mesh of streets. They show how closely the old city once lived with the harbour.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Golden Horn
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 Golden Horn
A map that means something
Anyone who has crossed the Galata Bridge at dusk or taken a ferry up the inlet knows how much of Istanbul is defined by water. This map puts the Golden Horn at the centre, just as the city does.
You can change the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a trip, a move or a family story. Pick one of five styles. Blueprint emphasises the water as a clean field, while Noir makes the shorelines glow against a dark ground.
Order the Golden Horn 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.
Golden Horn map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Golden Horn 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 Golden Horn 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 Golden Horn 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 Golden Horn 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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