Events celebrate ancient explorer

TURIN, Italy — Italians and Chinese are coming together to remember Marco Polo, and his trailblazing journey along the ancient Silk Road, through a series of cultural events.

Since the beginning of this year, commemorative activities have been organized in several Italian cities to mark the 700th anniversary of the famous traveler's death.

An art exhibition themed Marco Polo: Art and Discovery opened on Friday at the MIIT Museum in the northern Italian city of Turin, to showcase art by 35 Chinese and Italian artists and art groups.