The siege of Asola took place from 16 to 19 March 1516 and saw the Republic of Venice and the imperial army personally commanded by Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg pitted against each other.
In 1516, Emperor Maximilian I decided to descend on Italy, eager to regain Lombardy and with it Milan.
Andrea Gritti, former superintendent of Asola and future doge of Venice, took to the field to counter his advance.
[1] The emperor decided to attack and conquer Asola, which was surrounded and bombarded by the imperial troops on 19 March 1516.
[2] The Senate of the Republic of Venice recognized the loyalty and value of the Asolo people, restoring the privileges enjoyed since 1484 .