The Republic of Pisa was an independent state existing from the 11th to the 15th century and centered on the Tuscan city of Pisa. It rose to become an economic powerhouse, a commercial center whose merchants dominated Mediterranean and Italian trade for a century, before being surpassed and superseded by the Republic of Genoa.
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
Pisan watchtower on Elba built by the Republic as a defence against Saracen pirates
The flag of Pisa (Pisan cross) flying on the Leaning Tower of Pisa (built 12th–14th century)
Mahdia is a Tunisian coastal city with 62,189 inhabitants, south of Monastir and southeast of Sousse.
Image: Mahdia Museum
Image: Skifa el Kahla (39962785792)
Image: Grande Mosquée de Mahdia 03