"Map Machiku" — an interactive illustration in the style of a wordless picture book

This is a large illustrated map of the city of Machico (Madeira Island, Portugal), created in the wimmelbuch style — a genre originating from German children's books and meaning "a book with lots of stuff." The focus is on detailed scenes from city life, local landmarks, residents, tourists, and events, arranged in chronological and spatial logic.

Illustration size: over 30 meters in length
Placement: facade of a municipal building near the square
Objective: promote culture, preserve the visual history of the city, serve as a tourist magnet for visitors

About the wimmelbuch style:

Wimmelbuch — a style where dozens or hundreds of characters and events are present in one large illustration, interacting in mini-scenes. The main feature is the absence of a single storyline; instead, viewers "wander" their gaze across the image, discovering new details each time.

This style:
• stimulates attention and imagination
• suitable for both children and adults
• allows creating a visual narrative without words
• is an ideal solution for large formats and public spaces