The Minho frontier
A broad river sets the northern edge of the town and the national border. On the poster it is a strong, calm band of empty space.
Minimalist map poster · Portugal
Monção Map Poster & Print
42.0789° N / 8.4808° W
A walled border town on a bluff above the Minho, looking across the river to Spain
- 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
Monção 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 Monção, 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
Monção at home
The map
About this Monção map poster
Monção stands on the south bank of the Minho River in the far north of Portugal, where the river forms the border with Galicia. From above, the historic centre is easy to spot: a tight, rounded core of old streets, parts of it still inside its fortifications. Newer streets spread out behind it, away from the water.
The town is at the heart of Alvarinho wine country, and vineyards fill the valley slopes around it. Local tradition remembers Deu-la-Deu Martins, a woman said to have ended a siege in the fourteenth century by throwing bread over the walls to convince the attackers the town still had plenty to eat. A road bridge connects Monção with the Spanish bank.
A Monção map poster is shaped by that river edge. The wide band of the Minho runs across the sheet, the old town clusters against it, and the bridge adds a single straight line to the other country. In black and white, the fortification outline is subtle but clear, like a thumbprint at the water's edge.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 42.0789° N / 8.4808° W
- Elevation
- 34 m
- Time zone
- Lisbon
- Region
- Monção, Portugal
Fortified old centre
The historic core keeps the compact, rounded outline of a walled town. Its short, irregular streets contrast with the straighter roads built later.
Cross-border bridge
A single bridge spans the river to Galicia. It is a small detail in print, but it ties the two banks together.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Monção
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 Monção
A map that means something
For Alvarinho enthusiasts, people with family in the Alto Minho, or anyone who has crossed that bridge on a slow afternoon, Monção makes an unusually graceful map. A river, a wall and a border sit quietly together in one frame.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Digital files come in six print sizes for $9, and printed posters with an optional wooden frame ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Monção 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.
Monção map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Monção 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 Monção 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 Monção 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 Monção 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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