Mountain basin
Steep, dry ridges enclose the town on several sides, so the street network settles into the valley floor and thins out quickly where the slopes begin.
Minimalist map poster · Eritrea
Keren Map Poster & Print
15.7779° N / 38.4511° E
A highland town in a basin of dry mountains, its streets gathered where roads from the lowlands climb in.
- 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
Keren 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 Keren, 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
Keren at home
The map
About this Keren map poster
Keren lies in the highlands of Eritrea's Anseba region, at roughly 1,400 metres, in a basin ringed by rugged, bare mountains. On a map the town appears as a cluster of streets filling the valley floor, with the terrain pressing in from every side. The roads that reach it have to wind through passes, and that sense of enclosure is the first thing the eye notices.
The town grew as a crossroads between the coast, the capital Asmara and the western lowlands, and its layout still reflects that role. Main roads converge on a compact centre with a regular street pattern from the Italian colonial period, while newer quarters spread more loosely toward the slopes. The mountains around Keren were the site of a decisive battle in 1941 during the East African campaign.
A Keren map poster captures a town defined by its setting. The street grid is modest in size, but the way it sits inside a bowl of high ground gives the composition weight. Keren is also known for its weekly livestock market and for the small shrine of Mariam Dearit, set inside the trunk of an old baobab tree outside town.
- Population
- 75,000
- Coordinates
- 15.7779° N / 38.4511° E
- Elevation
- 1399 m
- Time zone
- Asmara
- Region
- Keren, Eritrea
Converging roads
Routes from Asmara, the Red Sea coast and the western lowlands meet here, drawing clear lines across the map toward the town centre.
Colonial-era centre
The core keeps a regular grid of streets laid out in the Italian period, a tidier pattern than the looser neighbourhoods that climb toward the hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Keren
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 Keren
A map that means something
For people with roots in Anseba, or for anyone who has travelled the highland roads, Keren is a meaningful name. The poster shows the town the way it actually sits in the land, held by mountains, and makes a thoughtful piece for a home far from Eritrea.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can all be personalised, for a family name, a date or a memory, and the map comes in five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Choose HD files for $9 or a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Keren 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.
Keren map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Keren 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 Keren 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 Keren 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 Keren 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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