Sestiere Cannaregio  (13)                                map

Marco Polo  :  Corte del milion

This gate is probably the only part left of Marco Polo’s house. This famous Venitian tradesman brought gunpowder’s and pasta’s recipes from China. 

 

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He also wrote his stay with the Great Khan in a book. It seemed so outstanding at that time that people thought it was all lies ! (a milion of lies !)

Our walk is now over. I guess you are exhausted and want to rest at home.

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