Lake Shkodër
The largest lake in the Balkans spreads west of the city. On the map it is a vast smooth surface, with a shoreline that crosses into Montenegro.
Minimalist map poster · Albania
Shkodër Map Poster & Print
42.0683° N / 19.5126° E
An old Albanian city between a great lake and three rivers, watched over by a castle on its rocky hill.
- 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
Shkodër 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 Shkodër, 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
Shkodër at home
The map
About this Shkodër map poster
Few cities have a setting as legible from above as Shkodër. The broad lake that shares its name spreads to the west. The Buna river flows out of it toward the Adriatic, the Drin arrives from the east, and the Kir joins from the mountains. The city fills the flat land between these waters, and the hill of Rozafa Castle rises at its southwestern edge.
Shkodër is one of the oldest cities in the region and has long been a cultural centre of northern Albania. Its plan combines a pedestrian-friendly historic core, Ottoman-era quarters and later districts. The flat terrain has made it the country's cycling city. Just outside town, the Mesi Bridge, a long stone Ottoman arch bridge, spans the Kir.
A Shkodër map poster gains a great deal from the water. The lake takes up a large, calm expanse of the frame, the rivers draw curving lines around the city, and the dense street pattern sits between them. It makes a well-balanced composition, with the castle hill anchoring one corner.
- Population
- 96,000
- Coordinates
- 42.0683° N / 19.5126° E
- Elevation
- 12 m
- Time zone
- Tirane
- Region
- Shkodër, Albania
Rozafa hill
The castle stands on a rocky height above the meeting of the Buna and Drin. It overlooks the lake and the city spread out below.
Three rivers
The Buna, Drin and Kir all shape the city's edges. Their curves and bridges give the plan a natural frame that few inland cities have.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shkodër
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 Shkodër
A map that means something
Shkodër draws people back: those who grew up cycling its flat streets, visitors who climbed to Rozafa at sunset, and families of the wider Albanian diaspora. Its map shows why the city feels so tied to its waters.
Add a personal title, subtitle and coordinates line, and pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 download gives you six sizes at 300 DPI. Matte prints can be framed in wood.
Order the Shkodër 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.
Shkodër map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shkodër 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 Shkodër 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 Shkodër 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 Shkodër 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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