The Battle of Lepanto

Artist: Gaspar van Eyck
Artwork: The Battle of Lepanto
Description: The Battle of Lepanto (1571) was a major naval battle fought between the Holy League, a coalition of Christian states, and the Ottoman Empire. The battle was fought in the Gulf of Patras, off the western coast of Greece. The Holy League fleet, led by Admiral Marcantonio Colonna, defeated the Ottoman fleet, led by Admiral Ali Pasha. The battle was a significant victory for the Holy League and marked the end of Ottoman naval dominance in the Mediterranean Sea.
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