Name: Mappa Mundi: The greatest map of the medieval world | BBC Global
Uploaded: 2024-04-05T23:00:00+00:00
Duration: 3 min 35 s
Description: On the second floor of the Library of Saint Marks in Venice, Italy, a map of the world occupies an entire room. The Mappa Mundi, completed by Italian monk and cartographer Fra Mauro in 1459 AD, is the

1 year ago

News Politics Mappa Mundi Map Medieval Columbus Venice Italy History World

On the second floor of the Library of Saint Marks in Venice, Italy, a map of the world occupies an entire room.

The Mappa Mundi, completed by Italian monk and cartographer Fra Mauro in 1459 AD, is the compendium of all the geographical knowledge of the time and is arguably the greatest medieval map of the world.

Loading comments...