Republic of Ancona

Italian maritime republic (11th century–1532)

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 Byzantine Empire and Eastern Mediterranean, although somewhat confined by Venetian supremacy on the sea. The state enjoyed excellent relations with the Kingdom of Hungary, was an ally of the Republic of Ragusa, and maintained good relations with the Ottoman Empire.

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