Map of Fra Mauro is the first modern map of the world Bashny.Net

In 1450, the Venetian monk Fra Mauro created the map, which is considered the first modern map of the world. 250 years later, it was made a copy of which is currently stored in the map collection of the British Library.

In the Middle Ages maps were created not only as a navigation tool, but also as a work of art. You can open the map in high resolution and admire the stunning study of all the elements and learn how to look the world in the representation of the people of the 15th century.

via factroom.ru