Planned avenues
Wide, straight streets divide the centre into large rectangular blocks. This classic Soviet plan gives the map an ordered, almost diagrammatic look.
Minimalist map poster · Uzbekistan
Nukus Map Poster & Print
42.4586° N / 59.6058° E
A Soviet-planned grid city beside the Amu Darya, on the desert edge of the old delta that once fed the Aral Sea.
- 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
Nukus 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 Nukus, 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
Nukus at home
The map
About this Nukus map poster
Nukus is the capital of Karakalpakstan, the autonomous republic in western Uzbekistan. It sits near the Amu Darya, where the river's delta once fanned out toward the Aral Sea. The land around it is flat, crossed by irrigation channels and bordered by desert. The city's shape reflects that openness, with broad avenues, large blocks and plenty of space between buildings.
Most of Nukus was built in the Soviet period, and its plan shows it. Straight boulevards meet at right angles, and wide central squares were laid out for public buildings and gatherings. The Amu Darya runs to the west of the city, and its channels and old meanders show as soft curves beside the rigid street pattern.
The city is best known for the Savitsky Museum. It holds a large collection of Russian and Central Asian avant-garde art gathered in the Soviet era, much of it officially disapproved of at the time. The shrinking of the Aral Sea to the north has shaped the region's recent history. A Nukus map poster captures the city's strict geometry against the river and the open land.
- Population
- 333,000
- Coordinates
- 42.4586° N / 59.6058° E
- Elevation
- 67 m
- Time zone
- Samarkand
- Region
- Nukus, Uzbekistan
Amu Darya
The great Central Asian river passes west of the city. Its broad channel and old meanders form the main natural curves on an otherwise orderly map.
Savitsky Museum
The museum in the city centre houses one of the region's most important collections of avant-garde art. It draws visitors from around the world to Nukus.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nukus
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 Nukus
A map that means something
Nukus is a destination for art lovers and home for many Karakalpaks who have since moved away. Its clean street plan and river setting make a restrained, architectural poster that suits a study, a studio or a hallway.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with the city's name in Karakalpak or a significant date. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as $9 HD files or as a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Nukus 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.
Nukus map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nukus 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 Nukus 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 Nukus 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 Nukus 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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