Venice

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|heldby = [[La Serenissima]]
|factions = [[Knights Templar|House of Borgia]] [[Assassins]] [[Thieves]] [[Courtesans]] [[Mercenaries]]
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'''Venice''' (Italian: ''Venezia'') was an island city in northern [[Italy]] and capital to the [[Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia]]. It is famous for its expansive canal system. Venice is the largest settlement in ''[[Assassin's creed 2|Assassin's Creed II]]'', with 5 districts, San Polo, San Marco, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio and the Castello districts. Venice is a confirmed multiplayer map in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.

==History==
During the 15th Century, Venice was capital of the '''Most Serene Republic of Venice''' ([[wikipedia:Venetian language|Venetian]]: ''(Serenìsima) Repùblica Vèneta'' or ''Repùblica de Venesia'', [[wikipedia:Italian language|Italian]]: ''Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia''), often referred to as ''La Serenissima'' in reference to its title in Venetian, and largest city of the republic. Historically founded by refugees from the Hunnic and Germanic invasion of Padua, Aquileia, and Altino, Venice developed to become a major trade and naval power in southern Europe, and by the year 1499 was engaged in sporadic conflict with the Ottoman Empire<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>.

Even during the 13th Century Venice had a notable [[Assassin]] presence, the area surrounding Venice was home to an assassin and his son – [[Domenico Auditore|Domenico]]. Both enjoyed the patronage of the famed explorer [[Marco Polo]], an ally of the Assassins<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt">''[[Auditore Family Crypt|Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt]]''</ref>. Their presence continued on into the 15th Century, occupying positions of command amongst the [[thieves]], [[mercenaries]] and [[courtesans]] of the city<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />.

By the Renaissance Era, Venice was one of the richest cities in the world. It consisted of five districts. The San Polo District was the center of commerce, containing many markets, and was also the location of the Venetian Thieves' Guild. The San Marco District was the administrative center of the city, containing government buildings such as the Palazzo Ducale, the residence of the Doge. The Dorsoduro District attracted many artists, and was where many festivals in Venice, such as Carnevale, took place. The Castello District was largely centered around the Venetian military, and was where its powerful navy was based and maintained. The Canareggio District was a run-down area that eventually became Venice's ghetto, the area to which Jews were relegated, forbidden to go elsewhere in the city.

Following the Templar failure to capture [[Florence]] during the [[Pazzi conspiracy]], [[Rodrigo Borgia]] and his allies – the [[Barbarigo family]] – step up their plans to take control of the city of Venice. Influencing powerful members of Venetian government, such as [[Carlo Grimaldi]], the Knights Templar assassinated the Doge [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] and placed one of their own on the throne; [[Marco Barbarigo]]. By this time however, the Florentine assassin [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] had arrived in Venice and begun to counter the Templar plot<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />.

Following the assassination of Marco Barbarigo and the ascension of his brother [[Agostino Barbarigo|Agostino]], an ally to the [[Assassins]], Ezio Auditore chased down the last remaining Barbarigos' [[Silvio Barbarigo Il Rosso|Silvio]], cousin to Agostino, and his man servant [[Dante Moro]] to [[L'Arsenale di Venezia]] and liberated the city's military district. It was here that the assassin learned that the Templar plot to acquire Venice had merely been a distraction for the assassins', so that the Templar's might safely dispatch their vessel to Cyprus<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" />.

==Landmarks==

Like [[Florence]], Venice was home to many notable landmarks; these included the [[Basilica di San Marco|Basilica]], [[Piazza di San Marco|Piazza and]] [[Campanile di San Marco]], the [[Palazzo Ducale]], the Grand Canal, the Little Canal, and [[Ponte di Rialto]]. Annually, the city hosted the famed [[Carnevale]] in the south of the city. Typically, it was celebrated with fireworks, carnival performers and a series of games; the winner being awarded with a Golden Mask that permitted entrance to the Doge's personal party.

=== Basilica di San Marco ===
The '''Basilica di San Marco '''was a famous cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice. The most famous of the city's[[File:180px-Basilica_di_San_Marco.jpg|thumb|The Basilica di San Marco]] churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture, it lay on the Piazza San Marco adjacent and connected to the Palazzo Ducale.

For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building was known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of Gold).

At some point in its history, the Basilica became home to one of six [[Assassin's Tombs]] hidden throughout northern [[Italy]]. The tomb was buried beneath the Basilica, and was accessible only after pulling four timed triggers.

=== Palazzo Ducale ===
The '''Palazzo Ducale di Venezia''', or the '''Doge's Palace''', was an opulent personal residence for the Doge of Venice, the ruler of [[La Serenissima|[[File:250px-Palazzo_Ducale.jpg|thumb|left|The Palazzo Ducale]]La Serenissima Repubblica di Venezi]].

Its high, blank walls made it unscalable from all sides, protecting the palace from intruders; within was a large courtyard flanked on all sides by an arched corridor. It was here that [[Ezio]] assassinates [[Carlo Grimaldi]], who had in turn just assassinated the Doge, [[Giovanni Mocenigo]].

=== Santa Maria dei Frari ===
'''Santa Maria dei Frari''' was a famous church in central [[Venice]] and an important [[Templar Secret Locations|Templar base]] in the city. Known most commonly simply as ''Frari'', it's bell tower was considered[[File:Santa_Maria_del_Frari.jpg|thumb|The Santa Maria del Frari]] unscalable to all but the [[Thieves|Guild of Thieves]].

== Assassination Targets ==

*[[Emilio Barbarigo]]; Corrupt Merchant of Venice (DNA Sequence 7)

*[[Carlo Grimaldi]]; Member of the Council of Ten (DNA Sequence 8)

*[[Marco Barbarigo]]; Doge of Venice (DNA Sequence 9)

*[[Silvio Barbarigo]]; Member of the Supreme Tribunal of Venice (DNA Sequence 10)

*[[Dante Moro]]; Personal Bodyguard of Marco Barbarigo (DNA Sequence 10)

==Trivia==
*Even after the events of the Carnevale, the citizens will continue to celebrate it for the remainder of the game, albeit without fireworks, in the district of Dorsoduro.
*The enemies in Venice are far more skilled than the enemies in [[Florence]], and are better equipped.
*Venice is the only city where you can't use horses.
*It is also the largest place in ''Assassin's Creed II''.
*On the border of San Polo and San Marco there are two painters who are looking out across the river yet they are painting a portrait of a person

==Gallery==

<center><gallery captionalign="left">
File:Venice.jpg|Map of Venice
File:Acwikivenice02.jpg|Piazza San Marco, the principal square of Venice
File:Grandcanal conceptart.png|The Grand Canal, concept art during the Venetian Masquerade Carnival
Ac2-environment03.jpg|Inside of the [[Basilica di San Marco]]
Ac2-environment05.jpg|The [[Arsenal Shipyard]] of Venice
File:Saint marks basilica.png|[[Basilica di San Marco]], principally used as the 'chapel' for the Venetian rulers
File:Acwikivenice01.png|Ezio on the Rialto Bridge looking at the Grand Canal
AC2_S_002.jpg|[[Ezio]] performing a leap of faith beside a canal.
File:Sneakattack from haystack.jpg|Ezio silently takes out a guard
assassins-creed-2-concept-art-a.jpg|Concept art of Venice with the Bascilia di San Marco in the background
assassins_creed_2_dive1.jpg|Ezio diving into the water near the Palazzo Ducale
AssassinsCreedIIGame-2010-05-03-16-54-53-551.jpg|Venice viewed from a tower viewpoint
</gallery></center>

==Notes and references==
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Forlì

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'''Forlì''' was a city in the region of [[Romagna]], and the home of [[Caterina Sforza]]. It is the main location of the [[DLC]] [[Battle of Forli|Battle of Forlì]].

==History==
The land around Forlì had been settled since the Paleolithic; the city's name comes from 'Forum Livii'.

By the 15th century, Forlì was ruled by [[Girolamo Riario]] and was a part of [[Venice]]'s coastal defense network.

==Landmarks==
Forlì's architecture is characterized by comparatively small buildings, greyish stonework, and flat rooftops.

===Rocca di Ravaldino===
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'''Rocca di Ravaldino''' was the heavily walled and cannoned fortress of Forlì. The [[Piece of Eden|Apple of Eden]] was briefly kept there. It serves as a [[Secret Location]]. 
It is also a location of an Assassins' Tomb

Forlì is a confirmed multiplayer map for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.

==Trivia==
*[[Caterina Sforza]], who is featured in the game, was Countess of Forlì (from 1480 until 1500) and her legendary quotes are featured in the [[Battle of Forlì (DLC)|Battle of Forlì DLC]] of [[Assassin's Creed II|''Assassin's Creed II'']], in 1488, her husband and Lord of Forlì, [[Girolamo Riario]], was assassinated in a conspiracy led by the Orsis, a noble family of the city. She and her children were made prisoners. Since the fortress of Ravaldino, a citadel of strategic importance to the defense of the city, refused to surrender, Caterina [[File:4614520019_2b70f32016.jpg|thumb|left|Panoramic view of Forli]]offered to go to convince the Castellan, Tommaso Feo. The Orsinis believed the good intentions of Caterina because she left her children as hostages, but once inside she let loose a barrage of threats and promises of vengeance against her former captors and when they threatened to kill her children still in captivity she exposed her genitals from the fortress walls saying: "''Ho con me lo stampo per farne degli altri!''" (I have the instrument to bear more!). This last part is without historical veracity but it is said to be featured in the game (but in the main game, it is only mentioned by [[Shaun Hastings|Shaun]]).
*Forlì was a very provincial town, but the Fortress of Forlì was a one of the most fortified citadels in Italy. The Fortress was protected by numerous, very large cannons. In [[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance|''Assassin's Creed: Renaissance'']], when the [[Orsi Brothers]] attack Forlì, Caterina Sforza has to order that the cannons fire at enemy targets inside the town walls, and as a result of this order, parts of the city were destroyed.
*It is in Forlì that the player can [[customization|dye]] Ezio´s robes with the tints "Wetlands Ebony" and "Wetlands Ivory" to achieve the "[[Assassin's Creed II Achievements#Perfect Harmony|Perfect Harmony]]" Trophy/[[Achievement]].
*You can fly with the [[Flying Machine]] if you download the [[Batle of Forli DLC]], but you have to go to the northern part of Romagna to fly it.

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2323 480x270.jpg|Ezio firing his hidden gun in the Rocca di Ravaldino
Scan0007-1.jpg|Map of Forli and surrounding areas
www.totalvideogames.com_AC2_S_084_Wetlands_ToeChop_69741__size_655_1500.jpg|Ezio fighting in the countryside just outside Forli
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