Swansea Bay curve
The bay traces a broad, even crescent of coastline between the docks and Mumbles Head, leaving a large field of open water that gives the whole composition its balance.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Swansea Map Poster & Print
51.6208° N / 3.9432° W
A city curled around a wide bay, with the Tawe running south to the sea and Mumbles at the far tip.
- 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
Swansea 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 Swansea, 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
Swansea at home
The map
About this Swansea map poster
Seen from above, Swansea is defined by its bay. The shoreline sweeps in a long, smooth arc from the docks in the east to the headland at Mumbles in the west, and the city fills the ground behind it with terraces that climb the hillsides. The River Tawe cuts north to south through the eastern side, and its lower reaches are lined with the basins of the old docks and the newer marina.
Behind the seafront, the street pattern shifts from the compact centre to looping residential roads on the slopes of Townhill and Mayhill. Further west it gives way to open ground as the Gower Peninsula begins. Swansea grew as a copper-smelting centre in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The poet Dylan Thomas, born here in 1914, famously called it an ugly, lovely town.
A Swansea map poster works because the geography is so easy to read: sea, river and hills in one frame. In black and white the bay becomes a clean curve of empty space, the docks turn into precise geometric cuts, and the dense terraces read as fine texture climbing away from the water. People who know the city recognise it at once.
- Population
- 300,000
- Coordinates
- 51.6208° N / 3.9432° W
- Elevation
- 18 m
- Time zone
- London
- Region
- Swansea, United Kingdom
River Tawe and docks
The Tawe runs straight down to the sea on the eastern side, flanked by rectangular dock basins and the marina, a sharp industrial geometry against the soft line of the shore.
Hillside terraces
North of the centre, streets on Townhill and Mayhill follow the contours of the slope, producing tight parallel curves that read almost like a topographic drawing.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Swansea
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 Swansea
A map that means something
Swansea is a place people leave and keep thinking about, whether they studied here, grew up in the terraces or spent summers on the Gower. A map of the bay is a quiet way to keep that coastline on the wall, recognisable without any explanation.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding a street name, a family name or a date that matters. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download HD files for $9 or order a printed poster.
Order the Swansea 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.
Swansea map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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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