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Venetian Control of the Adriatic in the 1390s

Type Event Region Europe Time 1391–1400

In the 1390s, the Republic of Venice maintained its 'closed sea' dominance via Dalmatian coastal cities, Istria, and Adriatic shipping lanes, using n…

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  1. 1391–1394Zadar · DalmatiaVenice maintained ducal rule and a customs union in Dalmatia; port cities such as Zadar became key nodes for the Republic's control of the northern Adriatic lanes, with local nobles and the Venetian Senate continually negotiating over autonomy and tribute.
  2. 1394–1397Istria · IstriaThe King of Hungary attempted to restore sovereignty over the Dalmatian coast, which Venice resisted by naval and diplomatic means; the two sides repeatedly tussled over the ownership of the Istrian Peninsula and surrounding islands, making control of the Adriatic a focal point of their rivalry.
  3. 1397–1400Venice · VenetoBy the end of the 14th century, Venice treated the Adriatic as an inland sea, forcing foreign ships to pay transit tolls and submit to patrol fleet supervision; this 'closed sea' policy secured its gateway to the Levant and eastern trade routes, becoming a pillar of the Republic's maritime empire.

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