Venetian explorer

A Venetian explorer was a navigator or traveler from Venice, a powerful maritime city-state in Italy, during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. These explorers were known for their significant roles in discovering new trade routes and distant lands, like Marco Polo who traveled to Asia, and others who ventured into Africa and the Middle East. Their explorations expanded European knowledge of world geography, facilitated commerce, and contributed to cultural exchanges. Venetian explorers often combined merchant ambitions with curiosity and adventure, helping Venice maintain its influential position in global trade and exploration during this period.