Old city fabric
The historic centre has almost no straight lines, just narrow lanes, gardens and courtyards between tower houses, forming the most detailed area of the whole poster.
Minimalist map poster · Yemen
Sanaa Map Poster & Print
15.3545° N / 44.2065° E
A high mountain capital around a dense old city of tower houses, crossed by a seasonal riverbed
- 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
Sanaa 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 Sanaa, 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
Sanaa at home
The map
About this Sanaa map poster
Sanaa lies in a highland basin of western Yemen at roughly 2,200 metres, one of the highest capital cities in the world. On the map the old city is the centre of gravity: a tight, irregular mass of lanes, courtyards and gardens once enclosed by walls, surrounded by newer districts that spread across the valley floor towards the mountains.
The Old City of Sanaa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its multi-storey tower houses of rammed earth and fired brick, their windows framed with white gypsum decoration. Bab al-Yemen, the main southern gate, opens onto the market streets, and the Saila, a seasonal riverbed, runs through the old city and serves as a road when it is dry.
A Sanaa map poster holds the contrast between the ancient centre and the planned roads around it. Jabal Nuqum rises to the east, leaving open ground at the edge of the drawing, and the long line of the Saila cuts through the city from south to north. In black and white the old quarter reads like fine lace set in a plain frame.
- Population
- 1.9 million
- Coordinates
- 15.3545° N / 44.2065° E
- Elevation
- 2253 m
- Time zone
- Aden
- Region
- Sanaa, Yemen
The Saila
A seasonal riverbed crosses the city from south to north, used as a road for most of the year, and it shows as a long curving line beside the old city.
Jabal Nuqum
The mountain to the east of the city closes the valley, and on the map its slopes appear as open ground where the street pattern stops abruptly.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sanaa
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 Sanaa
A map that means something
For Yemenis around the world, and for anyone who once walked through Bab al-Yemen, a map of Sanaa is a quiet way to keep the city present. Its old quarter is recognisable at a glance, even in the simplest line drawing.
Personalise the title and subtitle with a name, a family date or a neighbourhood, and adjust the coordinates line if needed. Five styles are available, Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand, each as a $9 HD download or a printed poster.
Order the Sanaa 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.
Sanaa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sanaa 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 Sanaa 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 Sanaa 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 Sanaa 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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