Valley-floor main street
Corso Umberto I runs along the bottom of the former riverbed through Modica Bassa. It forms the town's main axis and the strongest line on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Italy
Modica Map Poster & Print
36.8587° N / 14.7597° E
A Baroque Sicilian town poured down the sides of deep limestone ravines, its upper and lower halves joined by steep stairways
- 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
Modica 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 Modica, 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
Modica at home
The map
About this Modica map poster
Modica lies in the southeast of Sicily, in the rugged limestone country of the Hyblaean plateau. On a map, its shape is set by the ravines that meet at its heart. Modica Bassa fills the valley floor, where streams once ran before being covered over after a severe flood in 1902. Modica Alta climbs the ridges above in tight bands of houses that follow the contours.
After the earthquake of 1693, Modica was rebuilt in the late Baroque style. It is one of the towns of the Val di Noto listed together by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Cathedral of San Giorgio, with its great flight of steps, is its best-known building. The town is also famous for its grainy, cold-worked chocolate, made to a traditional method.
A Modica map poster makes the town's dramatic terrain visible without contour lines. The long main street along the valley floor, the stacked lanes of the upper town and the stairways between them appear as a pattern that is recognisably Sicilian. In black and white, the density of the centre stands out against the open hills around it.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 36.8587° N / 14.7597° E
- Elevation
- 296 m
- Time zone
- Rome
- Region
- Modica, Italy
Terraced upper town
Modica Alta's houses follow the ridges in narrow, curving rows. This creates a layered pattern that shows the steepness of the site even on a flat print.
Ravines and stairways
The town is split by deep limestone valleys. Stepped lanes and stairs connect the upper and lower halves, and they appear as short, steep links in the street network.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Modica
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 Modica
A map that means something
Modica is a town people remember for its steps, its churches and its chocolate, and this map preserves the unusual shape behind those memories. It suits travellers who spent time in southeastern Sicily and families with roots in the province of Ragusa.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a travel date or a family name. Then choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Modica 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.
Modica map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Modica 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 Modica 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 Modica 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 Modica 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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