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Ottoman conquest of Otranto
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In the summer of 1480, the Ottoman Empire invaded southern Italy, and laid siege to Otranto, finally capturing it on 11 August. This was their first outpost in Italy. According to a traditional accoun
Castle of Otranto
Castle of Otranto
Relics of the Martyrs of Otranto inside Otranto Cathedral
Relics of the Martyrs of Otranto inside Otranto Cathedral
Plaque over the portal of Santa Maria dei Martiri, at the location where 800 inhabitants were supposedly beheaded.
Plaque over the portal of Santa Maria dei Martiri, at the location where 800 inhabitants were supposedly beheaded.
Monument to the heroes and martyrs of Otranto, in the city center.
Monument to the heroes and martyrs of Otranto, in the city center.
Otranto
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Otranto is a coastal town, port and comune in the province of Lecce, in a fertile region once famous for its breed of horses. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia.
Ottoman conquest of Otranto
…In the summer of 1480, the Ottoman Empire invaded southern Italy, and laid siege to Otranto (Kingdom of Naples), finally capturing it on 11 August. This was their first outpost in Italy. According to a traditional account, more than 800…
Otranto seen from the castle
Otranto seen from the castle
The fortress
The fortress
The Cathedral of Otranto
The Cathedral of Otranto