His home gave him a map, but his neighborhood gave him the desire to read it.
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When you hear the name Marco Polo, your mind likely jumps to the Silk Road, Kublai Khan’s court, or fantastical tales of rubies and rhinos. But before he became history’s most famous overland traveler, he was just a boy in a crowded, water-logged city. Most people know Marco Polo was "from Venice." But few realize the specific sestiere (neighborhood) where he was born—and how that tiny corner of the world forged an explorer who would change cartography forever. His home gave him a map, but his
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Strictly speaking, Marco Polo was born in the Republic of Venice. However, historians and local tradition pinpoint his birthplace to a specific area: in Venice. Let me know in the comments below