Star-shaped ramparts
Six bastions and their outworks form a jagged star around the town. It is one of the clearest examples of bastioned fortification anywhere in the Netherlands.
Minimalist map poster · Netherlands
Naarden Map Poster & Print
52.2958° N / 5.1625° E
A perfect star fortress: bastions and double moats enclosing a small grid town at the edge of the Gooimeer
- 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
Naarden 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 Naarden, 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
Naarden at home
The map
About this Naarden map poster
Naarden is one of the best-preserved fortified towns in Europe. From above it is unmistakable. The old town is enclosed by a twelve-pointed star of ramparts, formed by six bastions with outworks, and is surrounded by a double ring of moats. Inside the walls, the streets form a compact, almost regular grid centred on the large Grote Kerk, whose tower rises above the town.
The fortifications date mainly from the seventeenth century and were part of the Dutch Water Line defences. Naarden later became a garrison town, and today the Fortress Museum occupies part of the works. The Czech scholar Comenius is buried here. Since 2016 Naarden has belonged to the municipality of Gooise Meren, and the Gooimeer lake lies just to the north.
A Naarden map poster is almost a diagram. The star shape, the water around it and the neat streets inside make a composition that looks designed, because it was. Outside the moats, newer neighbourhoods and the Naarden-Bussum area spread outward, but the fortress remains the unmistakable centre of the image.
- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 52.2958° N / 5.1625° E
- Elevation
- 5 m
- Time zone
- Amsterdam
- Region
- Naarden, Netherlands
Double moat
Two rings of water surround the defences and follow every angle of the star. In black and white they give the fortress a strong, layered outline.
Grid within the walls
Inside the fortress, streets form a tidy, near-regular pattern around the Grote Kerk. It is a small, ordered town inside a precise geometric frame.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Naarden
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 Naarden
A map that means something
Few towns look as striking on paper as Naarden. The star outline works as a graphic in its own right, and even people who have never visited will find it compelling. Those who know it will appreciate the precision.
Set a custom title, a subtitle such as Vesting Naarden, and your own coordinates line. Choose from five styles. Blueprint suits the engineered plan particularly well. Download 300 DPI files in six sizes, or order a framed print.
Order the Naarden 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.
Naarden map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Naarden 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 Naarden 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 Naarden 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 Naarden 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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