Barracks compound
The engineering regiment's grounds, where the 1974 revolution was coordinated, form a large enclosed block that stands apart from the streets around it.
Minimalist map poster · Portugal
38.7677° N / 9.1994° W
A Lisbon-area district of apartment blocks and a metro terminus, next to the barracks where the 1974 revolution was directed

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The map
Pontinha lies just beyond Lisbon's northwestern city limits, in the municipality of Odivelas. It grew rapidly in the second half of the twentieth century. On the map, it appears as a dense pattern of apartment blocks, winding residential streets and slopes. It sits between larger roads that carry traffic in and out of the capital.
The district is closely associated with the Carnation Revolution. On 25 April 1974, the Armed Forces Movement ran its operations from a command post at the engineering regiment barracks in Pontinha. The military compound, a large walled area, still appears clearly on the map as a separate block within the surrounding neighbourhood.
A Pontinha map poster shows a working suburb with strong connections to the city. Its metro station on the Blue Line provides a direct link to central Lisbon, and highways skirt the district. In black and white, the print highlights the contrast between tight residential streets, open military ground and the large infrastructure around them.
The engineering regiment's grounds, where the 1974 revolution was coordinated, form a large enclosed block that stands apart from the streets around it.
Pontinha station on the Blue Line connects the district to central Lisbon, anchoring a local cluster of streets, stops and small squares.
Apartment blocks and residential streets climb the uneven terrain, following curves and slopes rather than a strict grid across the neighbourhood.
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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 Pontinha
Pontinha holds personal and historical meaning, from family homes to the events of April 1974. A map of the district suits long-time residents and anyone interested in the story of Portuguese democracy.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line can be personalised, for instance with 25 April 1974 or a date of your own. Choose from five styles: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Pontinha poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
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.
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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