Laparelli's grid
Long straight streets cross at right angles along the length of the peninsula. The strict plan ignores the slope, which produces Valletta's famous stepped streets.
Minimalist map poster · Malta
Valletta Map Poster & Print
35.8997° N / 14.5148° E
A walled Renaissance grid on a narrow peninsula, flanked by two deep harbours and ringed by massive bastions.
- 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
Valletta 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 Valletta, 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
Valletta at home
The map
About this Valletta map poster
Valletta fills almost the whole of the Sciberras Peninsula on Malta's northeast coast. From above, the city is a tight rectangular grid of long, straight streets, enclosed by thick angular fortifications. Grand Harbour lies to the southeast and Marsamxett Harbour to the northwest, so water nearly surrounds the town. At the tip of the peninsula, Fort St Elmo guards both harbour entrances.
The city was founded by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565 and laid out to a plan by the military engineer Francesco Laparelli. The streets were built on a strict grid despite the peninsula's slope, which is why many of them turn into long flights of steps. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the smallest national capitals in Europe.
A Valletta map poster is almost a diagram of Renaissance planning. Republic Street runs down the spine of the grid, bastions form a jagged outline, and the harbours frame both sides with complex creeks and wharves. Across Grand Harbour, the fortified towns of the Three Cities can be included for an even richer composition.
- Population
- 7,000
- Coordinates
- 35.8997° N / 14.5148° E
- Elevation
- 44 m
- Time zone
- Malta
- Region
- Valletta, Malta
Bastions and ditches
Massive walls with sharp angular points surround the city. On the poster they create a bold, zigzag outline that makes Valletta instantly recognisable from above.
Two harbours
Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour enclose the peninsula on either side. Their creeks, docks and headlands give the map its intricate edges.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Valletta
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 Valletta
A map that means something
Valletta is a city people fall for quickly, whether on a first visit, a long stay or through Maltese family roots. Its fortified grid and double harbour make one of the most striking maps in the Mediterranean, clear and detailed at any size.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a date, a name or a Maltese phrase. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Sand echoes the honey-coloured limestone the city is built from.
Order the Valletta 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.
Valletta map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Valletta 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 Valletta 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 Valletta 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 Valletta 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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