De Baarsjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Marco Polo
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2023
1. Marco Polo Marker
Koopman en ontdekkingsreiziger uit Venetië die beroemd is geworden door zijn reizen naar het Verre Oosten. Hij was de eerste Europeaan die over deze landen schreef. Het werk wordt later bekend onder de naam Il Milione ofwel het 'Boek der miljoen wonderen'.
Merchant and explorer from Venice who became famous for his travels to the Far East. He was the first European to write about these countries. The work later became known as Il Milione or the 'Book of Million Wonders'.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1324.
Location. 52° 22.385′ N, 4° 51.295′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Baarsjes. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosa Boekdrukker (within shouting distance of this marker); George Vancouver (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Amerigo Vespucci (about 150 meters away); Joos de Moor (about 150 meters away); Johan Evertsen (about 240 meters away); Joos Banckers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jan van Galen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ernest Henry Shackleton (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Marco Polo (Wikipedia).
Overview: Marco Polo (c. 1254 – 8 January 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo (also known as Book of the Marvels of the World and Il Milione , c. 1300), a book that described to Europeans the then mysterious culture and inner workings of the Eastern world, including the wealth and great size of the Mongol Empire and China in the Yuan Dynasty, giving their first comprehensive look into China, Persia, India, Japan and other Asian cities and countries.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2023
2. Marco Polo Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
