MAPPA MUNDI

One of the top tourist attractions in Hereford is the Mappa Mundi which is the world's largest surviving medieval map also known as a unique world treasure. This map measures 1.59 x 1.34 meters (5’2” by 4’4”), and is constructed on a single sheet of Calf skin also known as Vellum.

There are studies that show that the map was made in the year 1300 and shows us the history and geography as it was understood in the thirteenth century by Christian Europe. The Map shows places like Europe, Asia, and North Africa as a Christian framework and other places like Jerusalem in the center.

The Mappa Mundi is known to have over 500 drawings, which show 420 cities and towns, 15 Biblical events, 33 plants and trees, birds, animals, and other strange creatures, and thirty-two images of the peoples of the world, and eight pictures from classical mythology. The Map also depicts that humans were made during 400-1450 and were shaped by Christianity. Along with geographical knowledge, you can also look at many mythological creatures and places such as the Garden of Eden and Paradise.

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Highlights

• Grab the chance to look at the oldest medieval map on the planet which was created 1300 years ago.
• The map contains geographical places as well as many Biblical illustrations and portrayals of many legends.
• Look at the 500 pictures of history, marvels of the world, and humankind as understood in medieval times.
• The Complete map is made on a single sheet of vellum, that is calf's skin and attracts scholars from all over the world to look at this unique piece of history