@citymotion3: Created in 1587 by Italian nobleman and cartographer Urbano Monte, this stunning hand-drawn world map is the largest surviving manuscript planisphere of the Renaissance. Centered on the North Pole and spreading outward in a vast circular design, it spans over 3 meters across and comprises 60 detailed sheets. Monte combined the geographical knowledge of his era with vivid illustrations of animals, ships, sea creatures, and peoples from across the globe — blending real exploration accounts with imagination and legend. A breathtaking window into how our world was seen more than 430 years ago, and a masterpiece of early cartography.#UrbanoMonte #AncientMap #1587 #cartography #citymotion3

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