Valley town
Handlová stretches lengthwise along its valley, so the poster shows a long, narrow urban shape running between two forested slopes rather than a round centre.
Minimalist map poster · Slovakia
Handlová Map Poster & Print
48.7276° N / 18.7601° E
A long mining town stretched along a narrow valley in central Slovakia, framed by forested mountain ridges on both sides.
- 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
Handlová 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 Handlová, 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
Handlová at home
The map
About this Handlová map poster
Handlová lies in the Trenčín Region of central Slovakia, in a valley that runs between wooded mountain ranges above the Upper Nitra basin. From above, the town takes a distinctly linear form. Housing estates, older streets and industrial sites follow the valley floor and the stream running through it, with forest pressing in from the slopes on either side.
For most of the twentieth century Handlová was defined by brown coal mining, and the map still carries traces of that history in former mine sites, rail sidings and the large apartment blocks built for miners and their families. These estates appear as bold, regular forms set against the more organic lines of older houses and lanes.
Long before the mining era, the town was settled by German-speaking colonists, and for centuries it carried a German name alongside its Slovak one. A Handlová map poster records these layers in one view: the valley road, the blocks and industrial sites of a working town, and the long green ridges that give the place its sheltered, enclosed feel.
- Population
- 16,000
- Coordinates
- 48.7276° N / 18.7601° E
- Elevation
- 424 m
- Time zone
- Bratislava
- Region
- Handlová, Slovakia
Mining heritage
Former mine areas and rail spurs remain visible in the town's layout, reminders of the coal industry that shaped Handlová's growth for much of the last century.
Housing estates
Large blocks of flats built during the mining boom form bold, geometric clusters on the map, contrasting with the smaller, irregular plots of the older streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Handlová
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 Handlová
A map that means something
For former miners and their families, and for anyone who grew up in the valley, this map holds a lot of memory. It shows a working town honestly, with its estates, its industry and the forests around it, and makes a thoughtful gift for someone who has moved away.
Add a custom title and subtitle, such as a family surname or the year someone started at the mine, and edit the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Handlová 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.
Handlová map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Handlová 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 Handlová 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 Handlová 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 Handlová 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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