A sea route to India weakened Venice
Vasco da Gama's 1497–1499 voyage opened a route to India around the Cape of Good Hope. Venice's oared ships were poorly suited to ocean crossings, leaving the city behind in the race for colonies.
Vasco da Gama India route Venice maritime decline
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