Marco Polo Instant

At just 17 years old, Marco set out with his father, Niccolò, and uncle, Maffeo, on a journey that would span 24 years.

: They traveled from Venice, through the Middle East and Persia, eventually crossing the Gobi Desert. Marco Polo

: Because his stories were so incredible, many in Venice nicknamed him "Marco Millions," believing he was prone to wild exaggeration. 🏛️ Return to Venice At just 17 years old, Marco set out

: On his deathbed in 1324, when urged to admit his stories were lies, he famously replied, "I have not told half of what I saw". Forum: Marco Polo's journey and Istanbul - eanNews At just 17 years old

: Their goal was the court of Kublai Khan, the Mongol leader and grandson of Genghis Khan.