Oka–Orlik confluence
The two rivers meet close to the historic centre, where the city's first fortress stood. Their junction forms a clear Y shape that gives the whole map a natural focal point.
Minimalist map poster · Russia
Orël Map Poster & Print
52.9688° N / 36.0791° E
Two rivers, the Oka and the Orlik, meet at the heart of Orël and divide it into bridge-linked quarters.
- 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
Orël 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 Orël, 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
Orël at home
The map
About this Orël map poster
Orël grew from a fortress raised in 1566 on the point where the Orlik flows into the Oka. That confluence still organises the whole map. The Oka runs north through the middle of town, the smaller Orlik curls in from the east, and the old centre sits on the tongue of land between them. Bridges carry the street pattern across both rivers in short, regular steps.
In the late eighteenth century the centre was given a regular plan, and the result reads clearly from above. Straight streets lead away from the river crossings, blocks are broad and even, and green strips follow the embankments. Further out, the grid loosens into later districts with larger courtyards and wide arterial roads that lead away toward Moscow in the north and Kursk in the south.
The city is closely tied to Russian literature. Ivan Turgenev was born here, and Nikolai Leskov spent his youth in the town, so for many readers the name already feels familiar. An Orël map poster renders the rivers, embankments and street blocks in clean black lines, leaving out traffic and labels so that the shape of the confluence is the first thing you notice on the wall.
- Population
- 304,000
- Coordinates
- 52.9688° N / 36.0791° E
- Elevation
- 176 m
- Time zone
- Moscow
- Region
- Orël, Russia
Regular central plan
The eighteenth-century replanning left the centre with straight streets and even blocks, a calm, ordered pattern that contrasts with the soft curves of the two rivers running through it.
Bridges over the Oka
Several bridges cross the Oka within a short distance of the centre, giving the map a ladder-like rhythm where the river separates the eastern and western halves of the city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Orël
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 Orël
A map that means something
Orël suits anyone with roots in the city, student years spent there, or a fondness for Turgenev and the landscapes he wrote about. The confluence gives the print a strong centre, and the regular blocks keep it restful on a wall, whether in a study, a hallway or above a desk.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a family name or a date that matters, and choose among five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. HD files cost $9 and cover six print sizes, or you can order a printed poster with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Orël 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.
Orël map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Orël 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 Orël 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 Orël 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 Orël 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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