A single long ridge
The island's high ground runs almost its full length, so the outline reads as one continuous stroke, a narrow shape that suits tall portrait frames particularly well.
Minimalist map poster · Greece
Makronisos Map Poster & Print
37.7012° N / 24.1276° E
A thin, bare ridge of an island stretched north to south just off the Attic coast near Lavrio.
- 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
Makronisos 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 Makronisos, 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
Makronisos at home
The island
About this Makronisos map poster
Makronisos lies in the Aegean a short distance off Lavrio, at the southeastern tip of Attica, and its name simply means long island. On a map it is exactly that: a narrow sliver running roughly north to south for more than ten kilometres, only a narrow strip wide, with a dry rocky spine and very few sheltered landings.
The island is uninhabited today, and that shows in the drawing: almost no roads, a handful of tracks and ruins, and a clean coastline against open water. The channel between Makronisos and the mainland is narrow, so Lavrio's harbour and streets often sit in the same frame, a dense edge facing an empty one.
Its emptiness carries weight. From the late 1940s into the 1950s Makronisos held camps where thousands of political prisoners and conscripts were detained during and after the Greek Civil War, and it is now a protected historic site. A Makronisos map poster keeps that story in a quiet form: an outline, a strait and a name.
- Area
- 20 km²
- Coordinates
- 37.7012° N / 24.1276° E
- Region
- Makronisos, Island · Greece
Strait facing Lavrio
A narrow channel separates the island from the mainland port of Lavrio, whose streets and quays form a busy counterpoint to the bare land opposite.
Unbuilt coastline
With no permanent settlement, the shoreline is drawn without piers or promenades, only rocky edges and small coves, which gives the map an unusually clean and austere line.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Makronisos
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 Makronisos
A map that means something
Some hang Makronisos as an act of memory, for a relative who was held there or as a reminder of a difficult chapter in modern Greek history. Others respond simply to its form, a single spare line laid across a wide sea.
The title and subtitle can be written as you wish, with a date or the coordinates line beneath. Five styles are available, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand; Noir and Paper tend to suit its restrained, commemorative character.
Order the Makronisos 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.
Makronisos map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Makronisos 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 Makronisos 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 Makronisos 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 Makronisos 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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