Vintage Constantinople Map Beach Towel — Unique Beach Towel
Sink into a stretch of sun and sea with this vintage-map beach towel. The rich navy border frames a detailed, painterly map that calls to mind old-world harbors, wooden ships and sun-browned docks. It’s lightweight to carry, quick to dry, and soft against the skin—made for long afternoons on sand or a slow read on a chaise. Lay it out, drape it over a chair, or wrap yourself up after a dip; the towel brings a quiet, exploratory mood to warm-weather days and coastal getaways.
This is a llustrated bird’s-eye map of Constantinople, today’s Istanbul. It presents the city in a romanticized medieval or Byzantine style, with fortified walls, domed churches, towers, palaces, harbors, and sailing vessels surrounding the historic peninsula.
The view appears to include imaginative interpretations of:
- The walled historic city of Constantinople
- The Golden Horn and surrounding waterways
- The Hippodrome, represented by the long rectangular arena and central monuments
- Major Byzantine churches, including a structure suggestive of Hagia Sophia
- Imperial palace and fortress complexes
- The settlement across the Golden Horn, loosely representing Galata
It is best described as a historical-fantasy city map rather than a geographically accurate reconstruction or reproduction of an antique map.
Product features
- Durable polyester print side with one-sided, high-detail artwork
- Soft white cotton loop backing for absorbency and comfort
- Two size options: 30" × 60" and 36" × 72"
- Hemmed edges for long-lasting wear; quick-drying blend (approx. 50/50 cotton-poly)
- Compliant materials: meets azo dye, formaldehyde, BPA, flammability, lead and phthalates standards
Care instructions
- Wash the item only cold machine wash with similar colors garments using a gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low settings or hang dry. Do not bleach or dry clean.
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
Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from China, For adults
Care instructions: Wash the item only cold machine wash with similar colors garments using a gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low settings or hang dry. Do not bleach or dry clean.