Early years in Venice
Niccolo and Maffeo Polo – Marco’s father and uncle – belonged to a family of merchants from the city of Venice. They were important traders who bought and sold goods from different places around the world.
At this time, Venice was a rich city which traded with countries near the Mediterranean Sea and also faraway places in Africa and Asia. Big ships arrived daily, full of good like silk, spices, and jewels. And sailors speaking different languages often walked the streets of the city.
In 1253 Niccolo and Maffeo left Venice and went on a long journey to Constantinople (now Istanbul) to trade. While the brothers were away, Niccolo’s son Marco was born. People say that his mother died while Marco was still a baby, and he went to live with other people in his family.
Early years in Venice Niccolo and Maffeo Polo – Marco’s father and uncle – belonged to a family of merchants from the city of Venice. They were important traders who bought and sold goods from different places around the world. At this time, Venice was a rich city which traded with countries near the Mediterranean Sea and also faraway places in Africa and Asia. Big ships arrived daily, full of good like silk, spices, and jewels. And sailors speaking different languages often walked the streets of the city. In 1253 Niccolo and Maffeo left Venice and went on a long journey to Constantinople (now Istanbul) to trade. While the brothers were away, Niccolo’s son Marco was born. People say that his mother died while Marco was still a baby, and he went to live with other people in his family.
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