Constantinople Vintage Map Matte Canvas Print — Stretched 1.25"
Step into the legendary city of Constantinople with this richly illustrated bird’s-eye map of the Byzantine capital.
Surrounded by deep blue waterways, the ancient city rises behind its formidable walls in a captivating landscape of domed churches, imperial palaces, red-roofed towers, gardens, harbors, and monumental public spaces. Sailing ships move through the Golden Horn and surrounding channels, while the city’s famous skyline evokes the grandeur of medieval Constantinople at the height of its power.
The illustration includes imaginative interpretations of the historic peninsula, the Hippodrome, Byzantine churches, fortified gates, palace complexes, and the settlements located across the water. Warm parchment tones, deep blue seas, and finely rendered architectural details give the piece the appearance of an illuminated manuscript or storybook map.
This print is ideal for:
- Byzantine and Roman history enthusiasts
- Istanbul and Constantinople collectors
- Historical map lovers
- Medieval, classical, or old-world interiors
- Libraries, studies, offices, and history classrooms
- Unique gifts for travelers, historians, and architecture lovers
The stretched 1.25" profile highlights fine ink detail and muted, antique tones while the deep navy background adds weight and contrast. Imagine an evening of low light where this map becomes a conversation starter—its cotton-poly canvas texture, archival latex inks, and subtle grain invite fingers to trace imagined streets and harbors. Lightweight pine framing and soft rubber dots keep it steady on the wall, and the included back hanging makes display effortless. This piece slips seamlessly into study nooks, library walls, or above a mantel to anchor a room with historic charm and calm sophistication.
Product features
- Premium matte canvas with 1.25" stretched profile for gallery feel
- Printed with non-toxic, UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks for vivid, archival color
- Stretched on renewable radiata pine frame; cotton-poly canvas composite
- Soft rubber dots on back prevent slipping; included back hanging hardware
- Available in multiple orientations and sizes; manufacturing tolerance +/- 1/8"
Care instructions
- If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.