Republic of Pisa
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The Republic of Pisa was an independent state existing from the 11th to the 15th century, centered on the Tuscan city of Pisa. It rose to become an economic powerhouse, a commercial center whose merch
Dagobert sailing in a ship flying the cross of St George
The Cathedral of Pisa was built during the Republic's heyday (11th and 12th centuries) and financed by the spoils and loot from the Mahdia campaign of 1087
Relief of the seaport of Pisa on the Tower of Pisa
Pisan watchtower on Elba built by the Republic as a defence against Saracen pirates
Republic of Florence
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The Republic of Florence, also known as the Florentine Republic, was a medieval and early modern state that was centered on the Italian city of Florence in Tuscany. The republic originated in 1115, wh
Republic of Pisa
…secured valuable commercial positions for Pisan traders, leading to increased wealth and power. Pisa was a historical rival to Genoa at sea and to Florence and Lucca on land. It lost its independence to Florence in 1406. The power of Pisa as a mighty maritime nation began to grow and reached its apex in…
Front and back of a Florentine florin
Lorenzo de' Medici
Girolamo Savonarola
Leo X (center) and Cardinal Giulio de' Medici (left)