Marco Polo
Without a doubt, Marco Polo remains the most famous Western traveler along the Silk Road, and his book one of the world’s greatest travelogues. The concept for this highly visual, educational exhibition is hinged to the incredible journey of Marco Polo, but goes beyond a tale of the Silk Road and examines the impact of the legend of Marco Polo. Through the display original objects, coins, ceramics, artworks, portraits, maps, ship-models, and specimens of the natural world, various cultural influences and customs are revealed. Lenders to the exhibition include a limited selection of Italian museums. Scientific consultation has been directed by Professor Giandomenico Romanelli, director of Fondazione Musei Civici of Venice. For the first time new findings about the origin of the Polo Family and there Tomb will be displayed.
For the first time new findings about the origin of the Polo Family and there Tomb will be displayed.