Venice marks 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death
epa11101151 A detail of the ancient decorations of the entrance portal of Marco Polo's house, covered by paint marks drawn by unknown writers, in Venice, Italy, 24 January 2024. The year 2024 marks seven hundred years since the death of the Venetian merchant and traveler. What remains of his ancient home is in a state of decay and filth. EPA/ANDREA MEROLA
