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3D Wooden World Maps

We are Enjoy The Wood, the inventors of the Wooden World Maps! Today we continue revolutionizing the wall decor market

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Our mission is to give JOY and INSPIRATION to each and everyone who owns our world map wall art. We do what we love and we love what we do. Inspired by all your positive reviews, we keep coming up with bigger and better ideas. Your strong ongoing support is a testament to product quality and the dedication of our team. We put our heart, soul, and creativity into each item and into every detail. Everything we do, we do it for you, our clients, and friends.

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Buying unique décor at Enjoy The Wood company is synonymous with quality of origin. Shop for the very best in unique and custom handmade décor pieces!

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Treat yourself to top-quality, incredibly realistic, and artfully illustrated wooden world map wall decor. Excellence confirmed by ⭐ 20,000 positive reviews of satisfied users!

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Patent quality Enjoy The Wood maps pair well with all existing designs, adding an extra wow factor the any interior. From styling interior advice to helping you pick a specific wooden wall decor, our advisors are ready to assist.

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We can customize a wooden world map wall decor to your style. We can change the size, add details,  add personal info, and do all kinds of personalization. Our craftsmen have loads of ideas. Just ask!

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Enjoy The Wood world map makes a standout interior spot. Express your style, plan your next trips, track previous adventures, or get an investment-worthy Enjoy The World wooden map as a gift!

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We were the first creators of wooden world maps on the market!

Our wooden maps are protected by the international patent. 

We've received 1000+ Five Star reviews all across social media.

Established in 2014, Enjoy The Wood filed for the trademark "ENJOY THE WOOD" in 2016. We uphold legal standards in our manufacturing processes, guided by an original concept in all our activities.

Since 2014, we have sold our wooden wall maps to 150,000 happy customers in 90 countries.

Our facilities in Ukraine were destroyed in February 2022 but we have survived, rebuilt and restarted the production.

WOOD WORLD MAP

This might be the most breathtaking and inspiring wall decor that you've ever seen!

Experience Enjoy The Wood Maps of many colors, sizes and designs. Whatever style your heart desires, we've got the map just for you.

Using a wooden wall decor at home or office has become a huge global trend, and here's why:

A beautiful and meaningful decoration for home or office

It appeals to people of all ages from diverse backgrounds

Suitable for avid travelers and those who love staying in

If you lack a modern centerpiece for your wall, this is it!

It can be turned into a memory board by placing your favourite photos on top

You can pin the places where you've been or would like to go

An excellent mood setter

A great conversation starter

Whether you are moving into a new space or renovating your existing place, this stylish wood world map will be a great asset. It is also the perfect gift for any occasion and comes already gift-wrapped.

More than just a wall map, this is a wooden world map wall art!

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These wooden maps are full of travel and destination ideas. We also provide fast worldwide shipping, a lifetime warranty, our support, a unique affiliate program, and an AR app to try the map on your wall and see how great it looks! What's next on your bucket list? To sum up the benefits of these highly sought-after maps, we have just 5 words left:

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I ordered a custom map for my wife’s Valentine’s Day gift. It was perfect with great communication during the ordering and creating process. It was shipped quickly and arrived with no problems. 100% would recommend.

Our family is so excited to fill this map with pins and use it to plan our future adventures together. Highly recommend the canvas wraparound map!

I am ecstatic about my purchase! Overwhelmingly impressed with the quality of the frame and map. So much detail in the map. I am ordering a world map next. I've received so many compliments and it's inspiring me to travel even MORE.

I was pretty surprised by how great the quality is!!! The free engraving was a perfect personal touch. The frame is beautiful! Overall 10/10. I don’t think I could have found a better map/combo. Super fast shipping too. My husband loved it. Thank you

Everything came as ordered. The map and pins work very well together. Couldn’t be happier.

You will not go wrong with the quality of this product! It is the perfect addition to any room….and since I customized it - it will move with us always. My kids look forward to coming “home” to add a new pin to the map!

We have looked around for so long for something like this to document our travels and decided to try this one…WE LOVE IT! The map is beautiful and the frame we picked looks great on our wall. We can’t wait to add the pins to it so we can remember all our fun trips.

Extremely pleased with the Vibrant Violet Watercolour World Travel Map. Top quality. Well packaged to prevent damage in transit (international shipment), thank you!

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I purchased this for my son's 33rd birthday, and he absolutely loves it! I was so impressed with the service, it arrived in eight days and it is beautiful. It is a great gift, very unique. Thank you for such a nice product and fantastic service!

Our boys love the push pin maps! They have a ton of detail and are very high quality for the price. I've ordered 3 maps so far and plan to get more for others as gifts. Push Pin Travel Maps was excellent with their service, and the products were all delivered quickly and in great shape. I would highly recommend these maps.

We cannot say enough good things!! The Map is absolutely beautiful. Customer service was excellent. Requested a proof of the personalization, it was sent quickly. Map was delivered in a few days after confirming details. Packaging ensured that it arrived in perfect condition. Would definitely recommend and purchase from again.

Fabulous quality! So much nicer than expected.

The colors are very beautiful and quality is really good as well.

I order this as a gift for my niece, who loves traveling as much as I do. She is just 9 yrs. old, but she was extremely excited when she got it. Is a perfect addition to her play/study room, and also motivates her to read, learn, and plan her dream travels with her family to other countries.

I purchased a customized USA VFR push pin pilot's map with my boyfriend's name on it as a gift. Despite a slight delay of about a week due to the holidays, the wait was entirely justified once we received the map. We opted for the canvas poster version, and we were thoroughly impressed with its quality. I highly recommend this product! My boyfriend was absolutely delighted with his gift.

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Prepare yourself to get inspired about travel with our large framed cork board world map. Use to plan your next big trip, pin places that you have been or hope to visit, to brush up on your world geography (perfect for kids) or as a conversation piece.

Our Red frame features a modern 2” wide flat profile in a warm red stain with wood undertones.

We will set up your board to hang horizontally OR vertically - PLEASE MAKE THAT SELECTION ABOVE . Not a option on the square sizes, dry erase calendars and the cork board maps.

HORIZONTAL is the longer side going left to right.

VERTICAL is the longer side going up and down.

Hanging your board is easy with our simple hanging hardware system. Click here to see more .

As all our boards are built from scratch - please allow about 3 weeks for your board to ship . Custom boards or larger quantity orders may take longer. All boards ship extremely well packaged from our workshop in Northwest CT and ship by Fedex Ground. When your board ships we will send you tracking info by email or text.

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Looks amazing for my office! Just as expected. Wish shipping would have happened a little quicker, but sounds like they make them by order. Other than that super happy!

My husband is a pilot and we wanted a way to mark the places he has been. This map is beautiful as well as functional.

Beautiful rich colors. It’s almost too beautiful to put pins into! But my kids have loved marking where they have been. Great map.

The map and frame are beautiful. I bought the world map for my husband. He is a amateur radio operator and it looks great on the wall above his radio. This was my second purchase and I am planning on ordering combo board for my kitchen very soon. Love that it is made in the USA!!!

Super easy to hang with a few steps. Our four foot map is really great for showing the world, and easy to insert the pins. Good quality for a 4 foot wide map!

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Best World Map with Pins for Travellers at Home

Last Updated March 26, 2024 William Tang

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As travellers, we’re always seeking to bring a slice of our adventures, experiences, and ultimately our memories home.  We do it by collecting things like magnets and pins, and we also trinkets small  and large to display proudly at home.  One way of bringing the world home is by putting up a large world map with pins as a great way to visualize everywhere that you’ve been and everywhere that you still want to go.

While you’d think that there are many options out there, they’re more elusive than you think.  To make your choice easier, I’ve organized the top world map with pins products out on the market today.

Why pins?   You might be wondering why pins specifically?  Yes, I recognize that there are regular maps that you can purchase and the ones that you can scratch off as you travel.  These are a fun way to start but I think ultimately they’re not the display piece you ultimately want to display at home. 

With regular maps, you can’t pin anything on it unless you’re fine with a cluster of holes on your wall.  With the Scratch the World Travel Map, it’s actually more difficult to scratch the map cleanly and you’re kind of limited to scratching out countries as opposed to marking somewhere specific or perhaps marking places differently based on where you’ve been and where you want to go.

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#1 Pin Adventure Map

#3 wooden world map (enjoy the wood), #4 water colour hand drawn world map, #5 palomar pinworld (now called dearworld), #6 customizable canvas world map, #7 framed push pin travel maps canvas, #8 world map cork board kit, #9 burlap world map with mini pins, #10 peel off world map, tips on pinning your world map, looking for more pins, frequently asked questions, top 9 world map with pins you can buy.

The two best market places to find these are either in a commercial market place such as Amazon or in the artisan space of Etsy.  I’ll provide examples of high quality products from both sides and a few others vendors that are a bit more difficult to find.

If you’re looking for a high-quality, detailed, framed map, look no further than Pin Adventure Map . I recently upgraded from my old Palomar Pin World (see below) to this one in my home office and I am impressed with how well-built and designed this world map with pins is. It looks absolutely stunning.

The specific one that we have is the Framed World Map with Push Pins in Glacier with a Wedgewood French Cottage frame. That said, there are so many different designs to choose from.

First, let’s talk about the map quality itself. I am blown away by how high of a resolution this print it. As you run your fingers through the map, it’s completely smooth and even when you put your nose right up to it, you don’t see any ink dot-type pixellation.

Make no mistake, this is a geographically accurate and up-to-date world political map that was designed in partnership with a professional cartographer. I love how it not only marks countries, states, capitals, and major cities, they also highlight lakes, rivers, tallest mountains, and even special locations such as Challenger Deep. You’ll also find accurate mapping of the ocean depth.

Next, you’ll find the Glacier model to be just visually stunning especially after you start pinning locations with the coloured push pins that are included. It adds another dimension to the artwork, and there’s something about that hue of the ocean blue against the grey and white that looks so modern and slick. I also love the Wedegwood French Cottage frame that I picked which adds a rustic and textured feel to it and has its own blue threaded into the wood.

You’ll notice as well that I’ve been able to customize the map. This is part of their personalization service. You can ask them to use one of their preset designs but if you have a special request, don’t hesitate to ask. That’s how I was able to get the Going Awesome Places logo on there!

Lastly, the ordering process was a cinch. Pin Adventures ‘ customer service is friendly and swift. I also loved how they provided previews of the map for approval before printing it.

Pin Adventure Map is a member of 1% For The Planet Movement .

TIP: Even at the 40″ x 53″ (100 cm x 135 cm) size, it is incredibly light and since it only comes with two hanging brackets on either end, tie a metal wire in between them so all you have to do is use one of these nifty picture frame hangers on your wall. It can definitely support its weight.

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Price: Small $241 USD, Regular $368 USD, Large $623 USD

Sizes: Small (24″ x 32″ / 60cm x 80cm), Medium (30″ x 40″ / 75 cm x 100 cm), Large (42″ x 53″ / 100cm x 135cm)

Other options: Customizable map banner or quote and select from a variety of classic or French-cottage frames. You are able to integrate personalized banners. Lastly, there is also the option to include or not include Antartica (not a purchase option on the page but you can request it or they may ask you as well). This includes 90 pins where you can choose 3 colours. They also include stickers as well.

Material and process: Fine art paper, wooden frame, pin board base, fade resistant ink.

Advantages:  

• High-level of detail on the map – Yes, South Sudan is there and so have changes in countries names such as Swaziland to Eswatini.
• Shipped via DHL and well-packaged to prevent damage.
• Excellent customer service.
• Uses standard push pins that can be purchased easily as needed.
• Very light and easy to hang.
• Tons of personalization options.

Disadvantages:  

• Doesn’t have a cork backing so some force is required to punch the pin through the map.
• More expensive than some other options (remember to use the Pin Adventure Map coupon code, PINADVENTUREMAP15 , to save 15% on framed and canvas maps).

Alternatives:  

• There are close to 50 different styles and designs of maps available to choose from including one that focuses on UNESCO World Heritage Sites .
• Instead of world maps, you’ll also find maps specific for Europe and United States.

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For the last one in this list of world maps with pins, I present to you a map that’s not constrained to paper.  This world map is constructed by wood and creates a 3D jigsaw of countries where you can insert your own airplane pins for all the places that you’ve been.

If you’re looking for a travel statement piece at home, this is it.  The vendor, Enjoy The Wood , on Etsy makes this completely out of birchwood plywood and is so serious about it that they even have a patent for its design.

They’ve gotten so big that they also sell directly on their own website as well .

Depending on where you want to put this in the house or office, you’ll have plenty of sizes to choose from including your choice of a map without names and borders, capitals identified or without.

At first, I thought there’d be no ways that pins could be involved but due to the softness of the wood, they’re actually designed with them in mind.  That’s why you can order these with your choice of either 30 airplanes, 60 airplanes, or country flag pins.  Double-sided tape is included to help mount the wooden map onto your wall.

Use our link below and code WILLIAMTANGUP to get 10% off. You’ll also get a free Wooden Flag Push Pin pack with every order.

Price: Medium starts at $96.50 USD, Large starts at $197.50 USD, XL starts at $298.50 USD, and XXL starts at $497.50 USD.

Sizes: Medium (100 cm x 60 cm / 39″ x 24″), Large (150 cm x 90 cm / 59″ x 35″), XL (200 cm x 120 cm / 79″ x 47″), XXL (300 cm x 175 cm / 118″ x 69″)

Other options:  Beyond the sizes you can choose the 3 different styles of map (completely not labelled, country labelled, or country labelled with capitals identified).  You can also choose what pin package you want (30 airplanes, 60 airplanes, or country flags).  Languages can be customized as well

Material and process:  Wood carved and engraved

• Wood material is durable and strong
• Natural 3D effect that really makes the map pop especially with the different depths and colored wood
• A WOW item to display in any room
• Since this is a large product, you do have to be careful about customs and duties but the sellers are very transparent about this
• Pins on the wooden map are permanent so you do have to be careful about your choices
• Lots of double-sided tape required to mount onto the wall
• More installation work required since you have to install pieces one at a time like a puzzle

Alternatives:

• Slightly different wood-based design but also quite beautiful 3D wood world maps

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This is a beautiful printing of a hand-drawn rendition of the world map that has a gentle water color quality to it.  Printed on smooth matte paper and mounted onto a thick cork backing, this is the kind of world map with pin that you’d be proud to display at home.  You can either frame them or hang them as they are.

These are handmade from Montreal, Canada by the Etsy vendor BalticClub .  The also come with 50 black pins and a few colored ones.

Price: Small $56.22 USD, Regular $104.95 USD, Large $172.41 USD

Sizes:  Small (18″ x 12″ / 45.7cm x 30.5cm), Regular (24″ x 16″ / 61 cm x 40.6 cm), Large (36″ x 24″ / 91.5 cm x 61 cm)

Other options:  Comes in English or French

Material and process:  Matte Cardstock 142 lbs and dense cork sheet 1/8″ / 3mm., inkjet-printed

• Thick stock paper and durable
• Uses standard pins that can be purchased easily as needed
• Cork backing which means you can push the pins straight through
• No alternative colorways
• They also have a PinCountry product that is country-specific

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This one is elusively difficult to buy especially in North America.  I ended up purchasing this in the Netherlands in one of those fun art gallery stores that you can find in Europe.

The Palomar PinWorld (now rebranded to Palomar DearWorld ) is designed specifically to be a wall map diary.  When I saw this tag-line, I knew immediately that this was the one I was looking for.  This is a screen-printed map on coloured felt.  It has a simple and modern aesthetic that I know many of you will like.

I have this mounted with double-sided tape in my office and have since purchased additional pins as well.  I love the look of this map because they use a felt material instead of cork which gives it a different look.  I also love Palomar’s custom pins which actually resemble destination pin markers that you find on say, Google Maps, and other mapping tools.

They have many authorized resellers around the world but chances are you’re not close to one.  Your best bet is to pick this up from a reseller on Amazon .   Another store that sells this is A Touch of Modern .  You can also search for the term “Palomar – Pin World Map” for more targeted results.

For additional pins, I oddly had luck at a local art store so definitely search around.

Price: $98.58 USD Standard, $44.50 USD Mini

Sizes:  Standard (124 cm x66 cm / 29″x 26″), Mini (77 cm x 48 cm / 30″ x 19″), XL (198 cm x 124 cm / 78″ x 49″)

Other options:  Comes in Black or Light Blue

Material and process:  Felt, screen-printed

• Unique design that has not been replicated by any other companies or Etsy creators
• Beautiful pins and simply screen-printed design
• Felt material means that you don’t need to be that careful pinning because they don’t leave visible holes afterwards
• Love that the felt works with velcro which makes mounting quite easy
• Limited colours (Black and blue)
• Pins are difficult find when you need more
• If you mount with Command Picture Hanging Strips as I have, you’ll notice that it droops and flares out in certain areas so it doesn’t sit perfectly flush
• There are some strange spelling errors such as Adis Abeba for Addis Ababa.
• Felt backing means that you need to insert the pins on an angle

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The beauty with purchasing from vendors from Etsy is that you have much more customization and personalization options than if you were to buy it from a store.  This product is by CanvasVows and they offer a canvas-based world map with pins.  While the base map remains the same, you have the opportunity to change:

• Text that appears on the map (names and/or quotes)
• Background color
• Map type – world or country
• Push pin colors

The product comes with 100 pins and is ready to mount.  They also create two digital proofs for approval.

Sizes:  Small ( 40.6 cm x 76.2 cm / 16″x30″),  Medium (50.8 cm x 101.6 cm / 20″x40″),  Large (61 cm x 122 cm / 24″x48″, Extra Large (76.2 cm x 152.4 cm / 30″x60″)

Material and process:  Canvas printed

• Many customization options
• Standard push pins are used and easily obtained if you need more
• As a canvas, there are many sizes available including larger formats
• Canvas provides a premium textured feel
• Durable print
• There are customization limitations including the font and size of country names
• Canvas mount means that there won’t be a solid backing for the pins to go on
• Pin holes created are permanent so you will need to do this carefully
• Digital files for the customization
• Paper prints (not mounted on canvas)

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If you’re looking for a framed look, this is an excellent option to give it that polished look in whichever room you decide to hang this in.  This takes advantage of the canvas print but takes it to the next step of mounting it in a wooden frame.  Another thing to pay attention to this map is that it is a more accurate and detailed map compared to the others.  Where others aren’t very detailed, this is one that looks to be straight from the atlas

Despite this being a product sold on Amazon , they also offer customization options.  You can choose what type of wood frame you want and you can design the map with an option pin legend and personalized text.

The map comes with 100 push pins (a mix of red, white, and black).   It also comes with wire hanging kit so it is wall-ready

Price: $189.99 USD

Sizes: 100.3 cm x 69.9 cm / 39.5″ x 27.5″ (width x height)

Other options:  Wood frame colour (6 colours to choose from)

Material and process:  Canvas printed and dry mounted to foamcore board

• High quality and durable printing on Canvas
• Detailed map
• Lacking of different map designs to choose from
• One size only
• Beyond this product, they actually have a really extensive set of products that vary from map, mounting-style, and print-style
• They also sell 3-Panel Canvas Wraps , Full Canvas Wraps (but not framed), and Framed Paper Maps
• It looks like they have an Etsy store with even more selection.

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If you’re looking for a more comprehensive kit, this cork board world map with pins is an excellent choice.  From a style perspective simple with a screen-printed map on a cork board but what I like about it is that it’s framed so it’s easy to mount on the wall and it comes with a collection of custom pins that allows you to tell your own story when it comes to your world map diary of your travels.  There are 3 packs of flags that you stick around metal pins – one for flags, a second one for monuments, and another foods of the world.

The World Map Cork Board Kit comes in either black or white and two large-format sizes.  The pin kit includes 194 different country flags with 100 sticks, 64 food stickers, and double-sided tape hangers for an easy installation.

Price: XL $87.97 USD, L $44.97

Sizes: XL (60 cm x 90 cm / 23.6″ x 35.4″), L (45 cm x 60cm / 17.7″ x 23.6″)

Other options:  Black or white color, and framed or not framed (framed option only for XL size)

Material and process:   Map screen printed on sustainable cork oak forest from Portugal

• Screen printing on cork is more forgiving allowing you to pin around without worry of leaving holes behind
• Lots of space on the cork for creative pinning to be able to tell your travel story
• Print on cork may not be as durable
• The adhesive provided for mounting non-framed map is not recommended
• There will naturally be a limitation of the number of pins in the kit so once you run out, you’ll have to use alternative pins
• Not customizable
• There is a different design available that looks more like a Magellan explorer map of old
• They also have a map that is USA specific

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Looking for something a little bit smaller or perhaps use at a wedding?  This cute framed, world map printed on burlap is an awesome way to highlight all of the places you’ve been to around the world.

The barnwood frame is naturally weathered and enhances the rustic feel of the push pin travel map.

The world map is mounted on 1/4″ cork and is ready to hang on your wall.  It also comes with 50 red small push pins.

You can get a 15% off coupon if you sign up to their mailing list .

Price: $72.25 USD except for the barnwood frame which is $76.50 USD

Sizes: 28 cm x 36 cm / 11″ x 14″

Other options:  There are 6 templated phrases but this can be fully customized and there are 6 different frame colors to choose from

Material and process:   Screen printed on burlap with laminated backing and mounted on 1/4″ corkwood backing

• With the burlap material, you won’t have to worry about leaving leaving permanent holes on the pin
• Customization possibilities in the text
• Most cute and rustic out of the whole group
• This is a small map compared to the others here
• Due to the smaller size, smaller pins are required and may look very clustered if you have travelled to many destinations
• Map is missing Antarctica
• Burlap material is laminated but over time may show some wear and fraying of fabric if manipulated frequently

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We’ve all seen the scratch off world maps and the reason why I haven’t included any so far in this list is because they don’t have come with any pins.

I’ve added this one by BoldTuesday as a bonus feature because I really love the minimalistic look to this world map and the fact that it’s a peel off vinyl sticker which is so much easier (and much cleaner).

To turn this into a map with pins, all you have to do is get a little creative and pick up one of these map pointer vinyl stickers which will most certainly pop from the black.

Price: Poster-only is $44.30 USD, Poster with Hanger is $63.21 USD.

Sizes: One size: 70 x 50 cm (28″ x 20″)

Other options:  None

Material and process:  3M matte, quality vinyl

• Minimalist look that easily matches all types of decor
• Peel off vinyl stickers for countries visited
• Mounting kit with the hanger is convenient and clean
• No mess when peeling off countries compared to scratch off maps
• Secondarily, you can store all of your peeled off/visited countries in a diary or separate booklet (not included)
• No built-in or included pins (need to purchase separately )
• As with other maps, small countries (i.e. Pacific Islands) will not be marked/peelable
• Only one color (black/white)
• Only one of its kind so far.

BUY THE PEEL OFF MAP

These are my top 5 tips for pinning your map based on my experience with the Palomar PinWorld and Pin Adventure Map .

• Think carefully about where you want to mount/hang your world map
• Before you start, have a plan for how you want to pin the map – Will you have a different pin colour to identify which family member has been where?  Will you differentiate between where you have been and where you want to go? Will you mark cities, or just countries?
• For the maps with materials where pins are more permanent, make sure you pin carefully
• Stay up to date!  It’s easy to forget to do this once it’s up on the wall.  Every once in awhile, find out where you’re able to add more pins
• Get creative with your map.  You’ll be using a ton of push pins but what about using other types of pins or perhaps creating something on your own?

The more you travel, the faster you’ll run out of pins.  When that happens, you’ll want to have these handy links ready so you can stock up.

• 100 Assorted colours round push pins   – These are the AmazonBasics versions that come in a pack of 100
• 600 assorted push pins – Best value price out of this entire lot
• 300 map push pins – The same style of pins but just more quantity and you can pick any 3 colors you want
• Metal airplane push pins – These are from the wooden world maps but could be used for any map
• White metal airplane push pins – Push pins in the shape of paper planes in white
• Metallic bead head push pins – For a more glam look to your pins, you can grab this pack of 800 that will be sure to last you awhile
• Gold push pins – Add a splash of gold to your maps

The Pin Adventure Map makes an excellent gift with their gift wrapping and customization options.

Maps come with a limited number of push pins to start but since most of them use standard circular pins , they’re easy to find online when you need more. The only exception is the Palomar PinWorld which has their own custom designed pins.

Many of these maps can be personalized and customized for display in your home or use in special events such as weddings. These will come at a small extra fee. Good examples of customizable ones are Pin Adventure Map , CanvasVows , Push Pin Travel Maps , and Burlap World Map .

The only map that is completely geographically accurate are the ones by Pin Adventure Map . The larger the map, the more detail they can put in as well. Others are mostly country-based outlines and high-level markings.

I’d love to hear about your experiences with world maps with pins.  Have you find a different one not on this list that you’re really happy with? How have you creatively set them up?  Leave a comment below to share.

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3D Wooden World Map for Wall

by Breakwater Bay

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 12 total votes

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• Color: Brown/Beige
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Stanford Wood Framed World Map Wall Décor Set

by Longshore Tides

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 321 total votes

From providing an attention-grabbing focal point to Lending additional layers of color and texture to your ensemble, wall art is an essential accent in any home. Made from solid wood, this set includes three panels – that showcase an old-world map. Finished with hues of gold and brown against a black background, each piece is intricately distressed for a touch of rustic style in your home. Plus, the pieces are installed with D rings and are ready to be hung. (Hanging hooks and nails are not included) So this set is ready to hang upon arrival.

• Overall: 48'' H x 66'' W x 2'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 16lb.

World Map Global On Canvas 3 Pieces Print

by IDEA4WALL

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 total votes

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We use industrial grade inks to ensure our products do not fade over time.Our high-quality canvas art is printed using industry standard ink.

• [ HIGH QUALITY ] High definition pictures fit to professional grade framed canvas.
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Vintage World Map On Canvas Print

by Williston Forge

Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 67 total votes

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 1.1''

The Vintage World Map was the finishing touch to our living room update. The sofas, the coffee table and the end tables all came from Wayfare as well. Im thrilled with all of it!. Kristin. Moorestown, NJ. 2022-07-16 10:02:47

Decorative World Map On Canvas Print

by Bloomsbury Market

Rated 3 out of 5 stars. 2 total votes

Get it by Mon. Apr 8

• Patented warp-resistant construction with a solid matboard backing
• UV and fade-resistant archival inks
• Handcrafted in the USA
• Easy to hang, hardware included

Pattern World Map On Wood On Canvas by Laura Marshall Print

Old World Map On Canvas Print

by Lark Manor™

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 9 total votes

This vintage-inspired wall art print adds a touch of old-world charm to your space. The canvas features a detailed map design, printed with premium inks for a rich and lasting finish. It's wrapped around a wooden frame, giving it a gallery-worthy look that's ready to hang in your home office, living room, or bedroom. Whether you're a geography enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of historical maps, this canvas print is an eye-catching addition to your wall art collection. Mounting hardware is included for easy hanging right out of the box.

• Canvas options have an artist-quality canvas.
• Patented warp-resistant construction with a solid matboard backing.
• UV and fade-resistant archival inks.
• Easy to hang, hardware included.
• Handcrafted in the USA.

World Map on Wood by Jamie Macdowell - Print

by The Twillery Co.®

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 564 total votes

Well-worn and vintage-inspired, this artwork is a replica of a world map without country boundaries or labelling anywhere. Reproduced from an original work by Jamie MacDowell, the land masses come in blotchy gray, green, and blue tones that pop over the rest of the background. Horizontal lines and a distressed tone make it appear as if this piece was printed on wood planks, but the surface is actually artist-grade cotton canvas. Multiple size options are also available, so you can find the right one to suit your space.

• Quality wood bars: shrink-resistant wooden-bar frame with tension wedges that allow for tightening of the canvas from the reverse side.
• Dependent and fast: Produced by the largest US canvas art supplier.

Came quickly. Just as described. Came shipped well protected. I liked that it came with anchors and screws. The screw lays in a crevice in the wood. There are no metal hangers on the back. My room is dark so the pictures make it look slightly darker than it really is. Jessica. Point Pleasant Boro, NJ. 2019-03-01 17:00:52

Pattern World Map On Canvas by Laura Marshall Print

by Red Barrel Studio®

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars. 2 total votes

• Easy to hang
• Handcrafted

Mehdi Old World Map Blue Framed On Canvas Print

by Trent Austin Design®

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 758 total votes

This wall art features a traditional world map and enhances it with a distressed, antiqued-inspired surface. Hand-embellished brushstrokes along with typographic details make this piece stand out wherever you display it. We love the neutral black background, brown-hued labeling, and white and gray silhouettes of all the countries for a modern look that matches with almost any color palette you want. A metal picture frame holds this canvas print in place. Plus, a single wall hook is affixed to the back for hassle-free hanging.

• Overall: 23'' H x 43'' W x 1.5'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 4lb.

Classic World Map 2 On Canvas Print

• Product Type: Print
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• Frame Structure: Wrapped Canvas

Vintage World Map Framed On Canvas Print

by Canora Grey

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 9 total votes

Framed in distressed wood and available in an array of sizes and colors featuring a beveled solid wood stretcher bar, each piece comes ready to hand

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 1''

by World Menagerie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 total votes

A premium hand-stretched gallery-wrapped canvas print created to last. Featuring a beveled solid wood stretcher bar, each piece comes ready to hand. Each piece is made to order. Built to last each piece comes ready to hang a solid-wood stretcher. Fade and Water-resistant, made domestically.

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 1.5''

Map Of The World On Plastic / Acrylic

by Brayden Studio®

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 18 total votes

Variety isn’t just the spice of life, it’s the way to spice up your walls too. Break up a plain and drab wall, in a cost-effective way, just by adding wall décor or wall art that brings your personality to life. Take this piece of wall art for example: perfectly at home in a modern aesthetic, this piece of art features an abstract world map scene, in a blue and green color palette. Made in the USA, this rectangular piece is printed on canvas and should be hung horizontally.

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 2''

. Kimberly. St. Leonard, MD. 2023-01-23 05:39:11

Rare World Map On Canvas 3 Pieces by Tess P Set (Set of 3)

by 17 Stories

Finding the perfect canvas print or piece of wall art can transform your entire interior. Discover our stunning Rare World Map 3 Piece Digital Art. This high-quality' ready-to-hang piece of Russet and White Vintage World Maps World Map 3 Piece Digital Art comes in a wide variety of layouts. Explore adaptable arrangements to fit your unique space' including 3 Piece Canvas' Canvas Print' and Framed Canvas prints. Instantly create a daring' designer home. Looking for additional World Map 3 Piece Digital Art inspiration? Choose from countless World Map 3 Piece Digital Art' including our World Map multi panel canvas' framed canvas and World Map framed prints. The possibilities are endless with our vast selection of canvas prints.

• Canvas wrapped over wood stretcher bars 330 GSM polyester canvas. Matte finish
• Long-Lasting Durability. Modern, Vibrant Look, UV, Humidity, & Fading Resistant, Environmentally-Friendly, Made in Texas USA
• Easy to hang with our pre-installed sawtooth hanger
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Old World Map On Canvas 3 Pieces Print

by Three Posts™

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 338 total votes

Add a hint of wanderlust to your walls with this piece of wall art. Across three panels it depicts a map of the world with old steamship routes and submarine cables stretching across the canvas. Its navy and gray color scheme makes it a versatile piece in nearly any style of home. This triptych is printed on gallery-grade canvas and professionally wrapped around a wooden frame. We love how this print arrives with three wall hooks, so you can decorate your home right out of the box.

• Overall Product Weight: 9lb.

World Map On Canvas Print

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 total vote

• Overall Product Weight: 1lb.

Vintage World Map II Framed On Canvas Print

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars. 2 total votes

This vintage-inspired world map wall art print brings a touch of history and sophistication to your home or office. The canvas features a detailed map with an antique-inspired design that complements a variety of decor styles. Printed on high-quality cotton canvas and mounted on a wooden frame, this piece showcases a landscape orientation and a rectangular shape. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or simply appreciate the beauty of cartography, this world map print adds a sense of adventure to your space. Mounting hardware is included for easy installation right out of the box.

• Arrives ready to hang on the wall

Abstract World Map by Art Licensing Studio Print

by Beachcrest Home™

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 98 total votes

For the globetrotter at heart, this mixed-media piece features the re-creation of a weathered world map for a vintage-inspired feel. All of the continents are labeled and come in a distressed blue hue that contrasts with the rest of the surface, which is a brown tone that resembles worn parchment. Over the oceans are the faded illustrations of ships, while a compass is positioned in the Indian Ocean. Latitude and longitude lines complete the design for a classic look. This graphic art piece is printed on a flat surface and arrives ready to hang.

• On-trend designs make personalizing your home affordable and easy

by East Urban Home

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 197 total votes

Outfit your favorite space in gallery-worthy style with this eye-catching map canvas print, crafted in the United States. Its muted color palette blends effortlessly into both monochromatic and vibrant spaces, while its rectangle silhouette is a perfect fit in any casual space. Lean into this piece's versatility by adding it to a traditional living room arrangement alongside a faux leather sofa and matching linen-upholstered side chairs for a cohesive ensemble, then roll out a trellis rug to tie the space together in a pop of pattern. Dot nearby walls with landscape canvas prints and medallion accents for an eye-catching display, then suspend a geometric pendant above the space to illuminate it in visual appeal. Equally, at home displayed over your master suite bed for a distinctive focal point, this handsome print is a must-have addition to your well-appointed decor arrangement.

• Overall: 12'' H x 18'' H x 18'' H x 26'' H x 26'' H x 27'' H x 40'' H x 8'' H

This item fits perfectly in my travel inspired living room. I ordered the largest size and it is just the right size in relation to my 84 inch couch. It has a rustic, “old world” feel to it but still blends well with my colorful carpet. It comes with a couple of nails to hang the photo but I bought some saw tooth hangers and picture hooks instead. Very pleased with my purchase.. Lashonda. Elkins Park, PA. 2018-07-07 10:32:12

Ancient Map Of The World VIII On Wood Print

Alas, a modern take on wood wall art. Once typically a wall art piece found only in rustic or farmhouse-style decor settings, this wall art will easily fit into even the most contemporary of designs. Using the highest quality 6-color Canon UV ink, this wood wall art incorporates several aspects of fine design into one stunning piece. With its slightly visible wood grain appearing through the colors and sleekly finished edges, it is a wonderful choice for any room in your home or office, be it a traditional or modern space. As each piece of wood has natural grain differences from the next, each of these wood wall arts is a truly unique addition to your space.

• Each wall art is 100% handmade in Canada, using the ink will not fade over time

This map is beautiful. Put it in our tv room against a deep blue wall and it really pops.. Jenn. Idaho Falls, ID. 2023-01-29 22:34:17

Distressed World Map On Canvas Print

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 160 total votes

Add a dash of old-world flair to your walls with this piece of wall art. It showcases a world map in distressed beige hues for vintage appeal. This piece is printed on artist-grade materials using fade-resistant inks so it will stay vibrant even when exposed to bright light. It is available in black frame or only wrapped canvas and in different sizes, so you can choose the one that works best in your space. Hanging accessories are included so you can get right to decorating.

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 1.25''

Map Of The World On Canvas by Silvia Vassileva Print

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Famous Monuments Across World On Canvas Print

by Wade Logan®

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 266 total votes

Add a statement piece to your hallway, living room, or half-bath with this graphic art print on canvas. Printed in North America, this wall art is a must-have for the jet-setter in your life. It showcases a collection of famous monuments from around the world in gray, brown, and blue hues. We love how this artwork brings a travel-inspired element to your home and fits right in with modern and industrial decor styles. Plus, it comes with mounting hardware for easy hanging.

• Every one of their fine art giclee canvas prints is printed on premium quality canvas, using the finest quality inks which will not fade over time
• Each giclee print is stretched tightly over a wood subframe ensuring the canvas is taught and does not buckle
• The canvas art print is gallery-wrapped (the design continues on the sides), giving it a real art gallery feel
• Mounting brackets are included along with instructions
• Design continues on the sides giving it a real art gallery feel

World Map by Henricus Hondius Graphic Art on Canvas

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 169 total votes

Brimming with global flair, this distinctive graphic art showcases an antique-inspired map of the world printed across two wrapped canvases. Portraits of Julius Caesar, Claudius Ptolemy, Jodocus Hondius, and Gerard Mercator sit in each corner for even more eye-catching appeal, while earthy green, brown, red, and yellow hues offer a splash of color.

• Product Type: Graphic Art
• Print Type: Graphic Art Print
• Primary Art Material: Canvas
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• Color: Brown/Green

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 29 total votes

This mural creates a nice decorative wall in any of the rooms. It has an inspirational theme that will catch every eye, no matter where it is placed.

• Photographic wallpaper creates a stunning wall feature in any room.
• Printed with odorless inks can be, therefore, used in children's bedrooms and nurseries.
• Hides minor wall imperfections.
• The wallpaper is delivered in 1 roll. The stripes are 19.7'' wide.

Metal World Map On Canvas 5 Pieces Print

World Map Canvas Art If you are looking for beautiful art to personalize your home with a perfect piece of art, look no further. World Map Prints are inspired by the love for our planet and are a great way to add character and something unexpected to your walls. This collection offers endless opportunities for daydreaming about faraway places and motivate you to make new travel plans! Each piece is created by a talented team of young artists, graphic designers and photographers who are on a mission to decorate your walls with unique art. Premium Materials To ensure accurate reproduction and exceptional depth of color we only use premium materials, industry-leading printing technology and the best Italian canvas there is. Gallery wrapped around a kiln-dried timber frame and protected against UV light our canvases are scratch, crack, water, fade and warp resistant. Every item is cut to order and carefully handcrafted by expert craftsmen who strive to make each artwork the masterpiece your home deserves. Ready To Display All prints are stretched around the sides and stapled to the back of the wooden frame. The image extends to the sides of the canvas which offers a clean, aesthetic look. No extra framing is required and your artwork arrives ready to hang. Embrace the wanderlust within and embark on a visual journey with our World Map Canvas Print Art. Whether you're a travel enthusiast, a geography lover, or simply someone with a sense of wanderlust, this art piece is sure to ignite your imagination and inspire your next adventure. We combine style, quality and great value with excellent service and look forward to providing you with art you can enjoy for years to come. Order yours today and let the world become your muse.

• Waterproof High Pigmented Inks
• UV Protected
• Air Dried Pine Stretcher Bars
• Premium Italian Canvas
• Built Solid & Ready to Hang

World Map Framed On Paper Print

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 3 total votes

• Ready to hang

World Map On Canvas by Irena Orlov Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Giclée

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 53 total votes

Whether you've been all over the world or you're just plotting out your first adventure, this eye-catching canvas print expresses your wayfaring spirit with its colorful world map motif splashed across a faux-slatted wood backdrop. Designed by artist Irene Orlov, this image is printed on artist-grade cotton canvas using high-quality inks, then hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped around an anti-shrink pine wood bar frame. Made in the USA, this piece arrives ready to hang right out of the box with wall-mounting hardware included for effortless installation.

• 100% Anti-shrink pine wood bars and Epson anti-fade ultra chrome inks
• 100% Hand-made and inspected in the USA

Very attractive and really looks like it is painted on wood. I have gotten many compliments on this.. Peg. ATLANTA, GA. 2023-04-30 10:40:31

World Map by Elizabeth Medley Print

Add wow to your walls and refresh your home with this beautiful art piece. Using the latest wide format printing technology, our expert team produces exceptional prints with superior color management, original brand name inks, and substrates. Go ahead and treat yourself to a brand new art piece and add some fun to your home!

• Superior quality artwork created with a large format printer
• Art has been reproduced from the artist's original piece with written permission
• Please note this is a digital print with no embellishments or paint texture
• Care: Wipe with dry cloth only.
• Arrives ready to hang

Classic World Map Framed Print

Simple World Map On Canvas 3 Pieces by Tess P Set (Set of 3)

Finding the perfect canvas print or piece of wall art can transform your entire interior. Discover our stunning Simple World Map 3 Piece Drawing. This high-quality' ready-to-hang piece of White and Nude Vintage World Maps World Map 3 Piece Drawing comes in a wide variety of layouts. Explore adaptable arrangements to fit your unique space' including 3 Piece Canvas' Canvas Print' and Framed Canvas prints. Instantly create a daring' designer home. Looking for additional World Map 3 Piece Drawing inspiration? Choose from countless World Map 3 Piece Drawing' including our World Map multi panel canvas' framed canvas and World Map framed prints. The possibilities are endless with our vast selection of canvas prints.

• Canvas Wrapped wood stretcher bars 330 GSM Polyester Canvas Matte Finish
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World Executive Wall Map

by National Geographic Maps

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 188 total votes

Accentuate your traditional or political themed decor with this National Geographic Maps World Executive Wall Map. This elegant, richly colored antique-style world map features the incredible cartographic detail that is the trademark quality of National Geographic. The World Executive Wall Map from National Geographic Maps has a triple projection coating, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density across the world. The laminated maps come in a protective sleeve for durable use. The winkle triple projection to reduce distortion especially on the corners and makes it long lasting. It is available in multiple sizes and you can opt for a paper or laminated map depending on what you are looking for. You can place this educational wall map in your kids room that will help him learn in a fun manner. The antique color of this map makes it blend beautifully with a traditional style home decor. Easy to maintain, this map can be cleaned using a soft cloth to keep it spotless. It is manufactured in the United States of America makes this world map trust worthy.

• Product Type: World Map

Very cool map! Added a frame and looks like an expensive piece.. Melissa. Rolling Meadows, IL. 2020-05-21 14:06:49

Framed On Canvas Print

by Trademark Fine Art

This ready to hang, matted framed art piece features a cluster of rocks on a beach under a cloudy sky. Giclee (jee-clay) is an advanced printmaking process for creating museum quality fine art reproductions. This high quality print is matted and comes in a wood frame. A clear acrylic facing is added to protect the print. The piece is fully assembled by professional framers and comes ready to hang.

• Overall Depth - Front to Back: 0.5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 3 total votes

OLD WORLD MAP Premium Gallery Wrapped Canvas - Ready to HangA premium hand stretched gallery wrapped canvas print created to last.Featuring a beveled a solid wood stretcher bar, each piece comes ready to hand6 SIZES AVAILABLE8''X12'' – Overall Size12''X18'' – Overall Size18''X27'' – Overall Size24''x36'' – Overall Size32''x48'' – Overall Size40''x60'' – Overall SizeEach piece is made to order.Built to LastEach piece comes ready to hangSolid wood stretcherFade and Water resistantMade domestically

• Premium Wrapped Canvas
• Ready to Hang
• MADE IN THE USA

World Atlas Framed On Wood Print

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 5 total votes

This frame is perfectly proportioned to fit every aesthetic need and is designed to be sufficiently subtle depending on the position and according to the need will surely fill any vacant space, giving completion and balance to the design impact of any room or space.

• Overall: 24'' H x 32'' W x 2'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 5lb.

World Decorator Wall Map

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 62 total votes

Bright colors and unparalleled detail bring the world alive! Enjoy the accuracy and beauty of this world map from the cartographers at National Geographic. Created with the Winkel Tripel projection, this map reduces the distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Insets show world vegetation cover and landforms.

I love it. The weight of the paper is a little thin but overall I really like it and I'm happy with it.. Anonymous. . 2022-12-27 20:33:00

Vintage World Map Framed On Paper Print

by Charlton Home®

• Overall: 24'' H x 36'' W

Reclaimed Paper Fiber Floor Globe

by Darby Home Co

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 47 total votes

The Queen Anne globe features an 18th-century European influence. The stylish curved design of this solid hardwood stand with a cherry finish is complemented by a 16' diameter antique ocean globe with a die-cast meridian. The simplicity, beauty, and quality craftsmanship of this chair-height floor globe will be treasured for years to come.

• Overall: 32'' H x 24'' W x 24'' D

Map Of The World On Canvas by Vision Studio Painting

• UV & fade-resistant archival inks
• Easy to hang; hardware included
• Artist quality canvas
• Patented warp-resistant construction with solid matboard backing

Blue World Map On Canvas 3 Pieces Print

Stretched on wooden frame, hanging, professional museum gallery packaging, neat back.

• Eco-solvent canvas prints and long-lasting bright colors create a sense of pristine nature and a masterpiece
• The artwork is ideal for any living room, den, entryway, bedroom, office, kitchen or bathroom.
• The unique design is not only beautiful but allows it to fit in any room.

World Map Framed On Canvas Print

Ready to hang a premium hand-stretched gallery wrapped canvas print created to last. Featuring a solid wood stretcher bar, each piece comes ready to hand.

Classic World Map On Canvas Print

by Langley Street®

This graphic art print is just the piece for the globetrotter at heart. It features a map of the world complete with a legend and a compass for a vintage-inspired vibe we love. There's also an understated color palette that includes gray, beige, and black tones over an off-white background to complete the design. This rectangular map is printed on a wrapped canvas that measures 30" tall and 40" wide, so it looks great suspended over your living room sofa or in your home office. Wall hooks are affixed to the back for hassle-free hanging right out of the box.

• Overall: 30'' H x 40'' W x 1.25'' D
• Overall Product Weight: 4.35lb.

World Globe Map On Canvas Painting

The World On Canvas by Arty Guava Print

by Winston Porter

This ready to hang, gallery-wrapped wall décor living room canvas by Winston Porter features two women dancing in front of a large earth. that'll look great in any bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or apartment. Whether it's contemporary, rustic, modern, or traditional style wall décor, Winston Porter offers a variety of high-quality, carefully built wall art that will surely complement any style with art themes that range from fascinating abstracts to breathtaking landscapes. Each bathroom wall art canvas is printed on durable cotton poly blended canvas using Giclee, a process for creating high-quality fine art reproductions that are nearly indistinguishable from the original piece. From the bedroom to the living room, or even the office, Winston Porter makes professionally handcrafted, ready to hang wall décor that will be admired for years to come.

• Materials: Natural wood and OBA-free cotton/poly blend canvas

Round World 51'' W x 38'' H Dry Erase And Laminated World Map

by Round World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 21 total votes

The hemisphere's world map is laminated. This best seller contains great detail with country capitals and populations.

• Overall: 38'' H x 51'' W
• Material: Paper

My grandson loves it!!!. Michael. US. 2023-02-17 13:56:52

Wooden World Map III On Canvas 5 Pieces Set (Set of 5)

Finding the perfect canvas print or piece of wall art can transform your entire interior. Discover our stunning Wooden World Map III 5 Piece. This high-quality' ready-to-hang piece of White and Nobel World Map 5 Piece comes in a wide variety of layouts. Browse sizes ranging from. Explore adaptable arrangements to fit your unique space' including 5 Piece Canvas' Canvas Print' and Framed Canvas prints. Instantly create a daring' designer home. Looking for additional World Map 5 Piece inspiration? Choose from countless World Map 5 Piece' including our World Map multi panel canvas' framed canvas and World Map framed prints. The possibilities are endless with our vast selection of canvas prints.

• The entire set measures with 3 pieces measuring. We recommend leaving a gap between each piece.
• Canvas Wrapped Over wood stretcher bars 330 GSM Polyester Canvas Matte Finish

Colorful World Map On Canvas Print

by Mistana™

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 106 total votes

This graphic art print brings a worldly subject and a colorful palette to your bedroom or living space. It's printed on paper or canvas, and it has a horizontal rectangular orientation. This piece showcases a detailed world map with each country represented in a different color and pattern. A black ocean completes the eye-catching aesthetic, complementing modern and contemporary decor styles alike. We love how this piece looks hanging above your home office desk or living room sofa, and it includes wall hooks for easy setup.

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The Most Beautiful Stations on the Moscow Metro

You might have heard that there are some beautiful metro stations in Moscow. Soviet decorations, chandeliers, mosaic painting and statues are common in many of the stations. The good news is that the Moscow Metro does not cost a lot of money and many of the most beautiful stations on the Moscow metro are on the same line, so you can almost get on and off at each station to visit these. Over the New Year holidays, I had a free afternoon and decided to visit some of these stations. Check out what I found below…..

The main stations that you will want to visit are on the Number 5 line, also known as the Circle Line. An advantage of this line is that you can get to it very easily and quickly no matter where you are in Moscow. The announcements on the metro are in Russian as well as English so you don’t need to worry if your Russian language skills are not good.

If, like me, you arrive in Moscow via train from Kyiv , then you will arrive at a metro station which many Muscovites believe to be the most beautiful of them all…..

Kievskaya metro station was opened in 1954 and features white marble walls which curve upwards and have with large mosaics surrounded by a gold trim in a very classical style. The mosaics depict life in Ukraine and was designed by a Ukrainian who wanted to display Ukraine’s influence and contribution to Soviet Russia.

Kievskaya, one of the most beautiful stations on the Moscow metro

Soviet era artwork between the arches

Mosaic with golden trim

People carrying flags is a common theme

Going into battle

Belorusskaya

If you look at a map of the metro , you will want to go in a clockwise direction on the circle line. So you will want to get on the train going in the Barrikadnaya direction and not Park Kultury. Stay on this line until you reach the 2nd station, Belorusskaya. This station was built in 1952 and like Kievskaya also features white marble pylons and a plaster ceiling.

The ceiling features 12 mosaics in an octagonal shape depicting Belarusian life, while the tiling on the floor is said to resemble a Belarusian quilt. One of the passageway exits of the station has a statue called ‘Belarusian Partisans’ of three men wearing long coats, holding guns and carrying a flag.”

Belorusskaya metro platform

Soviet artwork on the roof

The hammer and sickle features prominently in the metro artwork

Three men carrying guns, holding the flag…

Mayakovskaya

To get to the next station, we need to change onto the green line (line 2) and go just one stop to the station of Mayakovskaya. This station has an art deco theme and, for some, resembles an elaborate ballroom. The columns are faced with stainless steel and pink rhodonite while the marble walls and ceiling have 34 mosaics with the theme “24-hour Soviet Sky. Apparently, Stalin resided here during the 2nd World War as the station was used as a command post for Moscow’s anti-aircraft regiment.

Mayakovskaya metro

24-Hour Soviet Sky mosaic

Bomber planes

It looks like planes flying over Red Square

Novoslobodskaya

It’s time to get back on the metro and return to Belorusskaya. At Belorusskaya, change to the circle line again and continue clockwise to the next station, Novoslobodskaya. With its 32 stained glass panels, this station reminds me of a church. The panels were designed by Latvian artists and are surrounded by a brass border.

Novoslobodskaya metro

The platform of Novoslobodskaya metro

Stained glass artwork

The golden trim around artwork is also very common

Prospekt Mira

Back on the metro and again just one stop until our next station, Prospekt Mira. This station was originally called Botanichesky Sad after the nearby Botanical Gardens of the Moscow State University. The pylons are covered in white marble and decorated with floral bas-relief friezes. The ceiling is decorated with casts and several cylindrical chandeliers.

Prospekt Mira metro station

Notice the floral decoration

Komsomolskaya

On the metro once more and once more we are going just one stop to the next station – Komsomolskaya. This station is famous for its its yellow ceiling. The chandeliers in this station are huge. The photos below do not do this station justice.  For me, this station resembles a presidential palace.  You hace to see it for yourself to truly appreciate it.

Because of it’s location, this is one of the busiest stations in the Moscow metro as it serves three of the main train stations in the city – Leningradsky, Yaroslavsky, and Kazansky so be prepared for a lot of people.

Komsomolskaya metro

The yellow ceiling seems to go on forever

Yellow ceiling and artwork

One of the ceiling mosaics

Elektrozavodskaya

When you are ready to leave Komsomolskaya metro station behind, then get back on the circle line and go one stop to Kurskaya and change to the blue line (line 3) and go to two stops to the Elektrozavodskaya station. This station gets it’s name from a nearby electric light bulb factory and has a somewhat industrial but also futuristic style, with 6 rows of circular lamps (there are 318 lamps in total). I think this is one of the most beautiful stations on the Moscow metro for how unique it is. The station was opened in 1944 after a delay because of the 2nd World War and features 12 marble bas-reliefs of the struggle on the home front during the war.

The Komsomolskaya metro station

The struggles of war at home

Fixing machinery

Hard at work

Making weapons

Building a tank

Even the station sign is elaborate

Ploschad Revolyutsii

Back on the metro line 3 (but in the other direction), getting off at the 3rd stop – Ploschad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). This is located underneath the square in Moscow of the same name and is a short walk from Red Square in the city centre. It is the perfect place to end a visit around Moscow’s metro. The station features red and yellow marble arches with a total of 76 sculptures in between each arch. The sculptures are supposed to represent the people of the Soviet Union and include soldiers, farmers, industrial workers, children etc… I noticed a lot of people touching the golden chicken in the photo below as well as the show of the woman. I am assuming that this is for good luck.

Industrial worker

Touch the chicken for good luck

Sculpture of the people of the Soviet Union

Woman reading a book – touch the shoe for good luck

In education

Parent and child

These are some of what I think are the most beautiful stations on the Moscow metro. Which ones are your favourite? Would you add any to this list?

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Kievskaya definitely caught me off guard. Didn’t know Moscow metro stations were THIS extravagant! Mayakovskaya is gorgeous too with the marble walls and mosaics. I might just need to book a flight over to admire all of these!

Do it! Kievskaya was my first introduction to the Moscow metro as I got an overnight train from Kyiv.

You know, in the States, all we ever hear is bad stuff about Russia. It’s nice to see other (and lovely!) dimensions of such a controversial place.

It’s the same in the UK which is why I prefer going to see somewhere and making up my own mind. It’s all ‘politics and bullshit’ as I say

I went to Moscow about 13years for Christmas and went to train stations, so I can see these amazing mosaics and chandeliers. I agree with you that are beautiful Stations for sure and I could of wandered around for days. I think Kievskaya is definitely my favourite out of them all and I even have some similar pictures as you.

I imagine Moscow would have been a little different 13 years ago but these stations have probably always looked beautiful

Food and Footprints

You chose some great stations for this write up! Beautiful details in these stations and would love to visit them sometime. Particularly like the Komsomolskaya station with that yellow ceiling!

Thank you very much. Komsomolskaya seems to be a lot of peoples favourite stations too

Sumit Surai

Wow! Without the text I would have thought them to be some museum or gallery.

I know exactly what you mean!

Rosie Fluskey

Wow, it is just stunning! How does anyone get to work with so much to look at. I’m surprised at the very bourgeois-looking Komsomolskaya station. I would have thought it was all too Tzarist looking, but then I haven’t been to Russia yet lol. This has just made me want to go more!

Wow, that’s a lot of artwork. I wonder how old some of these pieces are?

Generally most of the stations are from 1940-1960 approximately. The later stations are more functional than style.

My mother-in-law was in Moscow fifty years ago and still raves about the metro stations. So far, I could not imagine much. But now! The pictures are great and I think it’s almost a pity that this splendor is underground. But for every user of the Metro can enjoy a free trip to the world of art. Susanne

True. It is like having a free trip to an art museum/gallery. I hope that you can one day visit Moscow and see for yourself.

Oh wow, I would never have known that these were metro stations. The ceilings remind me of how you need to look up sometimes, even in the commuter rush!

It is true about life in general, we just go from A to B looking directly in front of us instead of around us

Wow, I would have never guessed that these were stations. The decor is so pretty and not one I’m used to seeing at metro stations. Love the ceiling at The Komsomolskaya metro station.

They certainly don’t look like metro stations. The ceiling there is one of my favourites too!

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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