VENICE, Italy, April 9 (Xinhua) -- A creative exhibition featuring immersive experiences in mixed reality (MR) opened here on Tuesday at the National Library of Saint Mark to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death.

Titled "'Seek and Explore': Marco Polo's wondrous journey -- in memory of the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's passing," the exhibition showcases precious collections related to Marco Polo provided by the National Library of Saint Mark and the Shanghai Library.

The exhibition also invites visitors to wear MR glasses and explore virtual landscapes in China such as the Yardang landform, canal transportation scenes, the Chinese ink paintings of rivers and mountains, and Fujian Tulou residential architecture.

Stefano Campagnolo, director of the National Library of St. Mark's, said in his address at the opening ceremony that Marco Polo's name has represented friendly exchanges between peoples for 700 years.

Venice has served as a gateway for communication between East and West, and the National Library of St. Mark's holds valuable artifacts related to Marco Polo. Therefore, it is very meaningful to see the co-organizers of China and Italy choose this venue for the exhibition.

Lin Liying, general manager of China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Co., Ltd, expressed her hope during the ceremony that the exhibition would inherit Marco Polo's spirit of "seeking and exploring," and enhance mutual understanding of cultures between China and Italy.

In the exhibition hall, Thalia Aimar, a high school student from France, shared her experience with Xinhua after experiencing MR: "I have never been to China, but the MR allowed me to see Chinese landscapes very vividly. I really like it."

Paulo Camargo, a tourist from Brazil, said: "In MR, I felt like I was traveling to China with Marco Polo."

Campagnolo told Xinhua that this exhibition combines history with modern technology, and the use of MR is very appealing to the younger generation.

Jointly organized by China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd, the Straits Publishing and Distribution Group, and the National Library of Saint Mark's, the exhibition runs from Tuesday to Friday. Enditem

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