• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old city plan of Cairo, Egypt, 1935

SKU:  194597

Old city plan of Cairo, Egypt, 1935

€66,00 EUR
€66,00 EUR
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The 1935 City Plan of Cairo is a detailed and historically significant map that offers a comprehensive view of Cairo, one of the most vibrant and historically rich cities in the world. Created under the British administration, this map is a product of meticulous surveying and cartographic expertise, reflecting the urban landscape of Cairo during a period of rapid growth and modernization.

The map meticulously details the urban layout of Cairo, including its streets, districts, and significant buildings. It captures the blend of ancient, medieval, and modern elements that characterize the city.
Major thoroughfares like Sharia Kasr El Nil and Sharia Mohammed Ali are prominently marked, illustrating the main arteries of urban movement and commerce.

Prominent landmarks such as the Citadel of Cairo, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Al-Azhar University are highlighted, reflecting Cairo's rich historical and cultural heritage.
The map includes details of the old city with its labyrinthine streets and historic mosques, juxtaposed with the newer, planned areas developed under British influence.

The plan shows the extensive network of railways, tramways, and roads, indicating the development of transportation infrastructure crucial for a growing metropolis.
Public services such as hospitals, schools, and government buildings are marked, illustrating the city's administrative and social infrastructure.

The map highlights the Nile River as a central feature of Cairo, along with its bridges and adjacent green spaces like the Gezira Island and its parks.

The city plan of Cairo serves as a historical snapshot, capturing the city at a time when it was transitioning from traditional to modern urban planning. It provides insights into the spatial organization and urban dynamics of Cairo during the early 20th century.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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