There are some train-routes that became legendary during the past. In former times they were real means of transportation for long-distance travel. Nowadays their main purpose is tourism. In some countries (e.g. Russia) they still are important parts of their transport systems.
... Verrazano, (died 1528), sea explorer
Amerigo Vespucci, (1454-1512), discovered other parts of America and gave his name to the new continent
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