What century were the Venetian Works of Defence built?
14-15th centuries
16-17th centuries
10-11th centuries
18-19th centuries
Answer
The Venetian Works of Defence are a collection of forts, fortifications, and other defensive structures built around the island of Corfu between the 16th and 17th centuries. The works were designed to protect the island from attack by the Ottoman Empire, which had recently conquered much of the Balkans. The works were built by the Republic of Venice, which had ruled Corfu since the 14th century.
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