Marco Polo was impressed with the size, sophistication and wealth of the city. He took interest in the physical features, trading marking, and social relations that were present and thriving He was surprised that the city featured a large bathing area (public amenities) and that they included a large number of baths for people. He found interesting that the city sustained itself through the system of markets. He was also surprised by the lack of violence and the need or accrual of weapons by its people. He was also surprised by the presence of the communal spirit. He described the city as “the finest and the noblest in the world” due to its immense size. He stated that the city was a hundred miles of compass. He was also struck by the impressive
