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15 Places The Vikings Menaced Throughout The Ages

Darren January 29, 2026 6 min

13. Pisa, Italy

13. Pisa, Italy
Viking raiders sacked Pisa in the 860s, demonstrating their reach into Mediterranean Italy.

Pisa was struck by Viking raiders in the 860s, highlighting the wide geographic extent of Viking activities. Although less frequent than northern attacks, the sacking of Pisa showed their daring to reach as far as the Mediterranean (via Ancient Origins).

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