560s

Centuries: 5th century - 6th century - 7th century

Decades: 510s - 520s - 530s - 540s - 550s - 560s - 570s - 580s - 590s - 600s - 610s

Years: 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570

• The Byzantine conquest of Italy, completed in 560, comes to a premature end with the entrance of the Lombards, who proceed to conquer Italy, starting with the northeastern corner.