Venetian walls
A long ring of fortifications with sharp triangular bastions wraps around the old city and makes one of the clearest historical outlines on any Greek map.
Minimalist map poster · Greece
Irákleion Map Poster & Print
35.3279° N / 25.1434° E
A walled Venetian city on Crete's north coast, its star-shaped bastions still visible within the modern street grid
- 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
Irákleion 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 Irákleion, 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
Irákleion at home
The map
About this Irákleion map poster
Irákleion, also known as Heraklion, is the largest city on Crete and the island's administrative capital. It faces the Aegean on Crete's north coast. On a map, the most striking feature is the outline of the Venetian fortifications: a huge ring of walls with angular bastions that still encloses the old city, even though the modern city has grown well beyond it.
Inside the walls, the streets form an irregular web that runs toward a few central squares, including the area around the Morosini fountain. Down at the harbour, the Koules fortress guards the entrance to the old port with a long breakwater running out beside it. Outside the walls, newer districts spread along the coast and up the gentle slopes to the south.
An Irákleion map poster shows a city where history is literally drawn into the plan. The writer Nikos Kazantzakis is buried on the Martinengo bastion. A few kilometres south lies Knossos, the Minoan palace site that makes the city a starting point for many journeys into Crete's past.
- Population
- 137,000
- Coordinates
- 35.3279° N / 25.1434° E
- Elevation
- 60 m
- Time zone
- Athens
- Region
- Irákleion, Greece
Koules and harbour
The Venetian sea fortress sits at the entrance of the old port, and a long breakwater draws a strong line out into the Aegean.
Road to Knossos
A route runs south from the walls toward the Minoan palace site, connecting the modern city to its much older neighbour.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Irákleion
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 Irákleion
A map that means something
Irákleion means summers on Crete, family roots or a long connection to the island's archaeology. Its star-shaped walls make an unusually graphic poster, one that holds up well both up close and from across the room.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, for instance with a Greek name or an anniversary. Then choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Irákleion 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.
Irákleion map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Irákleion 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 Irákleion 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 Irákleion 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 Irákleion 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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