Grand Palace precinct
The walled grounds of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew form a large block beside the river. Nearby temple compounds such as Wat Pho add further monumental shapes.
Minimalist map poster · Thailand
Phra Nakhon Map Poster
Bangkok's old royal island, ringed by the Chao Phraya and historic canals, filled with palaces, temples and ceremonial avenues
13.7651° N / 100.4986° E
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One city, five moods
Phra Nakhon in every style
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Every street in Phra Nakhon, razor sharp
This is a crop of the real HD file at 100%. The paid download 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.
The map
About this Phra Nakhon map poster
Phra Nakhon is the historic heart of Bangkok. It covers Rattanakosin Island, the land King Rama I chose for his new capital in 1782. From above, its boundaries are unmistakable. The Chao Phraya River curves along the west, and canals dug as defensive moats close the district off to the east. The result is a city within a city, shaped by water on every side.
Inside, the map is full of large royal and religious compounds. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew occupy a walled precinct by the river, with Wat Pho just to the south. The open oval of Sanam Luang lies beside them. Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a broad ceremonial boulevard, runs east past the Democracy Monument, and backpacker streets such as Khao San Road sit only a few blocks away.
A Phra Nakhon map poster shows that layered plan clearly. Large rectangular temple and palace grounds sit next to fine shophouse lanes, and the river and canal loops hold it all together. It is a map of Bangkok's beginnings, and it has more ceremony and structure than the sprawling city around it.
- Population
- 51,000
- Coordinates
- 13.7651° N / 100.4986° E
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time zone
- Bangkok
- Region
- Phra Nakhon, Thailand
Canal rings
Canals cut in the late eighteenth century mark the old city limits. Together with the Chao Phraya they turn Rattanakosin into an island that is easy to see on the map.
Ratchadamnoen Avenue
This wide royal avenue runs from the palace area eastwards past the Democracy Monument. It is a straight, formal line through the otherwise tight grain of the old town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Phra Nakhon
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
Free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. The HD version is 7,200 × 10,800 px, 300 DPI, no watermark.
Why Phra Nakhon
A map that means something
For anyone who has walked between temples in the heat, taken a river ferry or stayed near Khao San, Phra Nakhon is the part of Bangkok that stays in the memory. The map's clear edges and monumental blocks make it one of the strongest city designs.
Add a personal title, a subtitle with the dates of your trip, and a coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir works especially well with the river's curve.
Get the Phra Nakhon poster — $9What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| A3 · 29.7 × 42 cm | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| A2 · 42 × 59.4 cm | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 18 × 24" | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 24 × 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.
Phra Nakhon map poster — FAQ
Can I choose which part of Phra Nakhon is on the poster?
Yes. Drag and zoom the map in the editor — centre it on your neighbourhood, the old town or the whole metro area. The text updates independently.
What sizes is the Phra Nakhon poster available in?
The HD purchase includes 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, A3, A2, 18×24″ and 24×36″, each as a 300 DPI PNG and a print-ready PDF.
Is there a free version of the Phra Nakhon map poster?
You can download a free 900 px preview with a watermark. The paid HD files have no watermark and are sharp enough for large prints.
How do I print my Phra Nakhon map?
Send the PDF to any local print shop or online printing service and ask for the matching paper size. Matte paper and a thin black or oak frame suit this style best.
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