History of Europe

What were the dates of Marco voyage?

Marco Polo's Voyages to the East:

First Voyage (1271-1295):

- Sets out from Venice with his father and uncle, following the Silk Road.

- Travels through Anatolia, Persia, and Central Asia.

- Enters China in 1275, visiting numerous cities, including Hangzhou and Beijing.

- Serves as a diplomat and advisor to Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in China.

Second Voyage (1292-1295):

- Accompanies a Mongol princess to Persia on her marriage journey.

- Takes different route back, sailing from China to India and then to the Gulf.

Return to Venice (1295):

- Writes the travelogue: "The Travels of Marco Polo" or "Il Milione".

It's important to note that some historians believe that Marco Polo's accounts are exaggerated or influenced by stories he heard from others, rather than personal experience.