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.

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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.

Source: Wikipedia "Ottoman conquest of Otranto" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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