| NAME OF EXPLORER | DESCRIPTION |
| MARCO POLO | Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer and writer from the Republic of Venice who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in The Travels of Marco Polo. |
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CITY | STATE/COUNTRY |
| BIRTHPLACE | CASA DI POLO HOUSE- PLAQUE IN FRONT OF POLO’S HOUSE – CALLE DEL FORNO 2091 – 30122 | VENICE | ITALY |
| MUSEUM | THE MARINER’S MUSEUM AND PARK | NEWPORT NEWS | VIRGINIA |
| DEATHPLACE | CALLE DEL FORNO 2091 – 30122 | VENICE | ITALY |
| BURIAL | CHURCH OF SAN LORENZO | VENICE | ITALY |
| STATUE | BUST OF MARCO POLO – IN THE GARDEN OF VILLA BORGHESE | ROME | ITALY |
| INTERESTING FACT | HE TRAVELLED 15,000 MILES OVER 24 YEARS | N/A | N/A |