Island old town
Massawa Island holds the historic core, a close weave of narrow lanes and coral-stone buildings packed onto a small piece of land in the bay.
Minimalist map poster · Eritrea
Massawa Map Poster & Print
15.6081° N / 39.4746° E
A Red Sea port on two coral islands tied to the mainland by long causeways across a sheltered bay
- 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
Massawa 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 Massawa, 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
Massawa at home
The map
About this Massawa map poster
Massawa is Eritrea's main port on the Red Sea, and it has one of the more unusual layouts on the coast. The old town occupies Massawa Island, and the neighbouring island of Taulud lies between it and the mainland. Long causeways link the three, so from above the city looks like a chain of land pieces strung across the water.
The old town was built over centuries of Ottoman and Egyptian rule, and later Italian, with houses of coral stone, arcades and a dense pattern of narrow lanes. On a map, the island core is a tight, irregular weave of streets, clearly different from the wider roads on Taulud and the mainland.
The city was heavily damaged during Eritrea's war of independence, and many of its historic buildings still show it. Offshore, the Dahlak Archipelago spreads across the sea. A Massawa map poster is defined by water: islands, causeways, harbour basins and the long, pale line of the Red Sea coast.
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 15.6081° N / 39.4746° E
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time zone
- Asmara
- Region
- Massawa, Eritrea
The causeways
Two long causeways run across the shallow water to link Massawa Island, Taulud and the mainland, forming clean straight lines through the harbour.
Harbour basins
Port quays and sheltered basins shape the waterline around the islands. They give the coast sharp, built edges next to the natural shore.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Massawa
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 Massawa
A map that means something
Few port cities have a shape as clear as Massawa's, with its islands and causeways reading at a glance. For Eritreans at home and abroad, and for anyone who knows the Red Sea coast, it makes a striking and personal picture.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand suits the coast especially well. The digital files cost $9 and come in six sizes, with no watermark.
Order the Massawa 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.
Massawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Massawa 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 Massawa 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 Massawa 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 Massawa 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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