Between the shrines
The shrines of Husayn and Abbas stand at either end of a long open plaza. Their two compounds and the space between them anchor the whole street plan.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Karbala Map Poster & Print
32.6160° N / 44.0249° E
Two golden shrines joined by a long open plaza, with palm groves on one side and desert on the other
- 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
Karbala 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 Karbala, 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
Karbala at home
The map
About this Karbala map poster
Karbala is laid out around two shrines. The shrine of Imam Husayn and the shrine of his half-brother Abbas stand a short distance apart in the centre of the old city, linked by the wide pedestrian space known as Bayn al-Haramayn, meaning between the two shrines. From above, the two walled compounds and the plaza between them form the clearest shape in the city.
Husayn was killed at the Battle of Karbala in 680, and the city is one of the holiest in Shia Islam. Each year millions of pilgrims come for the Arbaeen commemoration, many walking from Najaf and other cities. Streets, roads and guest houses around the centre are planned with these large crowds in mind.
A Karbala map poster also shows the land around the city. To the east, date palm groves and fields watered by channels from the Euphrates surround the streets in green, while to the west the land opens into desert, with the wide lake of Razzaza beyond. The city stands right on the line where farmland meets dry country.
- Population
- 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 32.6160° N / 44.0249° E
- Elevation
- 32 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Karbala, Iraq
Rings around the core
Roads circle the old city at several distances, and streets lead from them inward to the shrines, giving the centre a concentric, radial structure.
Palms and desert
Irrigated palm groves spread on the eastern side, while the western edge opens onto desert, drawing a sharp line between cultivated and open land.
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Frame your part of Karbala
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 Karbala
A map that means something
For many families, Karbala is a place of pilgrimage and devotion, and a map centred on the shrines can hold the memory of a visit or a walk made during Arbaeen. Its composition is calm and symmetrical.
Add a name, a date or coordinates to the title, and select Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 HD download has no watermark, and matte printed posters are available with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Karbala 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.
Karbala map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Karbala 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 Karbala 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 Karbala 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 Karbala 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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