Marco Polo left an indelible mark on cartography and exploration. Through his journey to the Far East along the Silk Road, Polo opened up new trade routes and introduced Europe to detailed knowledge about places such as China, India and Persia. His narratives, collected in the book ‘The Million’, stimulated European interest in eastern lands and directly influenced the world map of the time. Polo’s work contributed significantly to the expansion of known frontiers and inspired several explorers, playing a crucial role in the development of cartography and opening up new horizons for the geographical understanding of the world.
