While the famous Battle of Lepanto took place outside Croatia in 1571, many Croatian sailors and soldiers from Dalmatian cities participated in the wider conflict between Christian alliances and the Ottoman Empire.
While the famous Battle of Lepanto took place outside Croatia in 1571, many Croatian sailors and soldiers from Dalmatian cities participated in the wider conflict between Christian alliances and the Ottoman Empire. Ports such as Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar were deeply involved in the naval struggles that shaped control of the eastern Adriatic. Travellers exploring Croatia's coastline can discover maritime history through old harbours, fortresses and museums that reveal the importance of naval warfare in the region.
Map
Tags
historybattlefield