Lake Van shoreline
The eastern shore of Turkey's largest lake forms a long edge on the western side of the map, and its vast, open water dominates any wide framing.
Minimalist map poster · Turkey
Van Map Poster & Print
38.4946° N / 43.3832° E
A high plateau city set back from the eastern shore of Lake Van, with an ancient fortress rock between town and water.
- 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
Van 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 Van, 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
Van at home
The map
About this Van map poster
Van sits at around 1,700 metres on the eastern side of Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey. It is a highly alkaline soda lake with no outlet to the sea. The modern city lies a few kilometres inland from the shore, laid out in broad blocks and long avenues, and the flat expanse of the lake fills the western side of any wider map.
Between the city and the water stands the Rock of Van, a long limestone ridge crowned by the fortress of Tushpa, capital of the Urartian kingdom nearly three thousand years ago. The old walled town at its foot was destroyed during the First World War, and the present city grew further east. That history explains the open ground between the rock and the modern streets.
A Van map poster shows that unusual arrangement clearly: a planned grid, a solitary rock, then the shoreline and a vast lake. To the east, higher ground rises toward Mount Erek. The city is also known for the Van cat, a white breed that often has eyes of two different colours, and locals are happy to mention it.
- Population
- 525,000
- Coordinates
- 38.4946° N / 43.3832° E
- Elevation
- 1708 m
- Time zone
- Istanbul
- Region
- Van, Turkey
Rock of Van
The narrow fortress ridge lies between the modern city and the lake, a solitary landmark surrounded by open ground where the old town once stood.
Modern grid
East of the rock, the present-day city spreads in broad, regular blocks along wide avenues, a clearly planned pattern that contrasts with the irregular shoreline.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Van
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 Van
A map that means something
Van means something particular to the people who come from it, and to anyone who has stood on the fortress looking across the lake. On a wall the poster reads as both a city map and a landscape, and the water gives it an unusual calm and scale.
You can write your own title and subtitle, from a family name to the year you left or returned, and keep the coordinates as a quiet final line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room.
Order the Van 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.
Van map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Van 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 Van 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 Van 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 Van 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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