Republic of Ancona
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The Republic of Ancona was a medieval commune and maritime republic on the Adriatic coast of modern-day Italy. It was notable for its economic development and maritime trade, particularly with the Byz
Byzantine sculptures inside the cathedral
Prothyrum and bell tower of the cathedral
Interior of the cathedral, with Byzantine plan (Greek cross)
Cathedral, aerial view
Republic of Ragusa
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The Republic of Ragusa was an aristocratic maritime republic centered on the city of Dubrovnik in South Dalmatia in Southern Europe. It carried that name from 1358 until 1808, reaching its commercial
Republic of Ancona
…Mediterranean, although somewhat confined by Venetian supremacy on the sea. It enjoyed excellent relations with the Kingdom of Hungary, was an ally of the Republic of Ragusa, and maintained good relations with the Ottoman Empire. All these relationships enabled it to serve as central Italy's gateway to the Orient. Included…
Dubrovnik before the 1667 earthquake
Painting of Dubrovnik from 1667
A merchant from the Republic, 1708
Ragusan tallero (1½ ducat) of 1752 with the effigy of a former Rector