VENETIAN PROVINCE IN BAY OF KOTOR ( 1420-1797 )
In 1420 , after several attempts to form an alliance with the Venetian Republic , Kotor ’ s Governors finally received a positive response and gained the Venetian protection . As it was due in time of war , Kotor ’ s Governors aswered to the city ’ s assistance request providing a free mobilisation , and sailors always went to the sea battlefield against enemies with other Venetian provinces on Adriatic . Thanks to their extremely high faithfulness in naval battles and in sustaining safe sea-trade , all the Bay ’ s captains gained numerous benefits .
For example , in 18th century Prcanj ’ s sailors and ship-owners got free merchandise , without any charge , available on Venezia and Padova , and tax-free trade . In 1420 the Bay of Kotor was not entirely under Venetian protection ; in fact , the only inner area with the towns of Kotor , Dobrota , Mulla , Perzagno , Stolivo , Perasto , and Sterp was . Other areas of Bay of Kotor , such as Castel Nuovo and Risano , become Venetian provinces following the Liberation from the Ottoman rule in 1687 .
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