The basilica hill
The church and its plaza occupy the high point of town, and the surrounding streets run up to it, making the hilltop the natural centre of the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Philippines
Taal Map Poster & Print
13.8799° N / 120.9231° E
A heritage town rising on a hill above Balayan Bay, its grid of old streets centred on a vast stone basilica
- 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
Taal 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 Taal, 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
Taal at home
The map
About this Taal map poster
Taal is a town in Batangas province whose street plan still follows its Spanish colonial layout. Streets climb a hill from the lowland towards the church, forming a compact grid that loosens at the edges into farmland and small settlements. From above, the pattern is regular but not rigid, with blocks bent slightly to fit the slope, and roads running down towards the coast of Balayan Bay.
The town moved to its present site in the eighteenth century, after eruptions of Taal Volcano damaged the older settlement near the lake. On the hilltop stands the Basilica of St. Martin of Tours, often described as one of the largest churches in Asia, and around it survive many ancestral houses of wood and stone. Taal is also known for embroidery and for the balisong, a folding knife made by local smiths.
A Taal map poster turns this old town into a study of order on a slope. The streets gather around the church plaza, the grid thins towards the rice fields, and a river line marks the lower ground. The result is a calm, balanced image, well suited to the heritage character that visitors come to see.
- Population
- 40,000
- Coordinates
- 13.8799° N / 120.9231° E
- Elevation
- 42 m
- Time zone
- Manila
- Region
- Taal, Philippines
A colonial grid
The old town keeps a regular pattern of blocks inherited from the Spanish period, adjusted gently to the slope so the lines curve slightly as they descend.
Towards Balayan Bay
Roads lead down from the heritage core towards the coast, and the map shows the settlement loosening into fields and scattered houses as it approaches the water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Taal
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 Taal
A map that means something
Taal draws people with family roots in Batangas and travellers who have walked its heritage streets. A map of the town keeps the hill, the church and the old houses close, a reminder of a place that has been rebuilt and carefully kept.
Add your own title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps a wedding date or a family name. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then order a matte print with an optional wooden frame or download HD files for $9.
Order the Taal 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.
Taal map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Taal 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 Taal 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 Taal 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 Taal 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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