Venetian Works of Defence between the 16th and 17th Centuries: <em>Stato da Terra</em> – Western <em>Stato da Mar</em>

Overview

This property consists of 6 components of defence works in Italy, Croatia and Montenegro, spanning more than 1,000 km between the Lombard region of Italy and the eastern Adriatic Coast. The fortifications throughout the Stato da Terra protected the Republic of Venice from other European powers to the northwest and those of the Stato da Mar protected the sea routes and ports in the Adriatic Sea to the Levant. They were necessary to support the expansion and authority of the Serenissima. The introduction of gunpowder led to significant shifts in military techniques and architecture that are reflected in the design of so-called alla moderna / bastioned, fortifications, which were to spread throughout Europe.

Selection Criteria

(iii)(iv)

Components(6 locations)

• •Fortified city of Kotor1533-006
• •Fortified city of Bergamo1533-001
• •Defensive System of Zadar1533-004
• •City Fortress of Palmanova1533-003
• •Fortified city of Peschiera del Garda1533-002
• •Fort of St. Nikola, Šibenik-Knin County1533-005

Details

Countries

Italy, Croatia, Montenegro

ISO Codes

IT, HR, ME

Area

378.37 ha

Transboundary

Yes

Coordinates

45.7033, 9.6636