Island outline
The coastline wraps around the entire district, so the map shows a complete, closed shape of streets surrounded by water and joined to the mainland only at its northern end.
Minimalist map poster · Italy
Ortygia Map Poster & Print
37.0610° N / 15.2945° E
A small limestone island at the heart of Syracuse, ringed by sea walls and joined to the mainland by short bridges.
- 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
Ortygia 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 Ortygia, 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
Ortygia at home
The district
About this Ortygia map poster
Ortygia is the historic core of Syracuse in Sicily, an island of roughly one square kilometre separated from the mainland by a narrow channel. On a map it is a compact, slightly tapering shape. The Great Harbour lies to the west, the open Ionian Sea to the east, and only a couple of bridges link the island to the modern city.
Inside the shoreline the street pattern is dense and irregular, the result of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Norman and Spanish layers built one on top of another. The Cathedral of Syracuse incorporates the columns of a Greek temple to Athena, and the ruins of the Temple of Apollo lie near the bridges at the island's northern end.
Castello Maniace, a thirteenth-century fortress facing the sea, stands at the southern tip. On the western shore the freshwater Fountain of Arethusa rises a few steps from salt water. An Ortygia map poster holds the whole island in one view, which few historic centres allow, with sea on almost every side of the frame.
- Area
- 1 km²
- Coordinates
- 37.0610° N / 15.2945° E
- Region
- Ortygia, District · Italy
Piazza Duomo
This elongated square near the island's high point is framed by the cathedral and baroque palaces. It is one of the few wide open spaces in the tight street pattern.
Castello Maniace
The fortress fills the southern tip of Ortygia. Its square plan sits on a small headland at the entrance to the Great Harbour.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ortygia
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 Ortygia
A map that means something
Ortygia is small enough to walk end to end in an afternoon, and people remember it for years. Its closed island shape makes a clean, balanced composition, and the map works as a reminder of a trip, a wedding or a summer spent in Sicily.
Write your own title and subtitle, perhaps with the dates of your stay, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free 900 px preview lets you check the layout before you buy the $9 files or a printed poster.
Order the Ortygia 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.
Ortygia map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ortygia 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 Ortygia 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 Ortygia 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 Ortygia 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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