📜⚔7 October 1571. One of the most important dates in Europe history! The Holy League composed by the armies of the Pope, the Spanish and the Venetians, defeated the Ottoman Empire armies in the epic naval Battle of Lepanto, ancient name of an island in Greece.
With this victory the Holy League saved Europe from the Ottoman expansion and Islamic submission, thus preserving the Christian identity of the whole continent!
The contribution of Venice for the victory was crucial: Venice at the time was the strongest city in the Mediterranean area, in terms of commercial and military power💪🏻
In the picture the Battle of Lepanto as depicted by master #PaoloVeronese, Italian #Renaissance painter based in Venice.
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With this victory the Holy League saved Europe from the Ottoman expansion and Islamic submission, thus preserving the Christian identity of the whole continent!
The contribution of Venice for the victory was crucial: Venice at the time was the strongest city in the Mediterranean area, in terms of commercial and military power💪🏻
In the picture the Battle of Lepanto as depicted by master #PaoloVeronese, Italian #Renaissance painter based in Venice.
More #VeniceHistory in the Chat Room👇
#BattleofLepanto #7October