Murray's Bay harbour
The harbour on the side facing Cape Town, where ferries from the V&A Waterfront land. It is one of the few breaks in an otherwise smooth coastline.
Minimalist map poster · South Africa
Robben Island Map Poster & Print
33.8053° S / 18.3698° E
A low, flat oval of limestone in Table Bay, ringed by rocks, with a small harbour facing Cape Town
- 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
Robben Island 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 Robben Island, 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
Robben Island at home
The island
About this Robben Island map poster
Robben Island lies in Table Bay, several kilometres off the Cape Town shore. On a map it is a small, low oval with a smooth outline, and its highest ground barely rises above the sea. Inside, a sparse network of roads connects the harbour, a small village, the former prison buildings, a quarry and a lighthouse.
For centuries the island was a place of banishment. At different times it served as a prison, a leper colony and a military base. It is best known as the prison where Nelson Mandela spent eighteen of his twenty-seven years in prison, alongside many other political prisoners of the apartheid era. Visitors now take a ferry from the V&A Waterfront and land at Murray's Bay harbour.
In 1999 the island became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is now run as a museum. The waters around it are cold and rocky, and old shipwrecks lie along its coast. A Robben Island map poster sets the small island against the wide water of the bay, a restrained image for a place with a heavy history.
- Area
- 475 km²
- Coordinates
- 33.8053° S / 18.3698° E
- Region
- Robben Island, Island · South Africa
Lime quarry
Prisoners, Mandela among them, were forced to dig limestone in a quarry on the island. On the map it appears as a small open patch inland, easy to miss and heavy with meaning.
Minto Hill lighthouse
The lighthouse stands on the island's highest point, which is only a modest rise. It has guided ships in Table Bay since the nineteenth century.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Robben Island
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 Robben Island
A map that means something
People hang this map after visiting the museum, while studying South African history, or because they admire Mandela and the long struggle against apartheid. It is a simple, sober image that invites reflection rather than decoration.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a date that matters to you. Choose from five styles. Classic black & white and Noir suit its sober tone. The HD download is $9, and printed posters come on matte paper with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Robben Island 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.
Robben Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Robben Island 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 Robben Island 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 Robben Island 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 Robben Island 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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