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|image = BasSanMarcoDB.png | |image = BasSanMarcoDB.png | ||
|description = Venice's largest and most famous cathedral. | |description = [[Venice]]'s largest and most famous cathedral. | ||
|location = [[San Marco District (Venice)|San Marco District]], | |location = [[San Marco District (Venice)|San Marco District]], Venice, [[Italy]] | ||
|dateconstructed = | |dateconstructed = 828 – 1617 | ||
|functions = Church | |functions = Church | ||
|features = [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] | |features = [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] ([[Amunet]]) | ||
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The '''Basilica di San Marco''', known also as the '''Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark''', or simply '''Saint Mark's Basilica''', is the cathedral of the {{Wiki|Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholic}} Archdiocese of [[Venice]], [[Italy]]. It is the most famous church in the city, and one of the best-known examples of [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] architecture. The basilica was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the ''Chiesa d'Oro'', the "Church of [[Gold]]".<ref name="A Walk Through History">''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref> | |||
The | The cathedral was secretly situated atop an [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] dedicated to [[Amunet]],<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[San Marco's Secret]]</ref> and an [[Isu]] [[Venice vault|vault]] that once housed part of [[Vejovis' dagger]].<ref name="Chapter 05">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 5: A Hidden Tomb</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Basilica | The Basilica was first built in 828 to house supposed relics from Saint [[Mark the Evangelist]] stolen from [[Alexandria]], with the present Byzantine-style basilica being constructed in 1063. Many of the decorations were brought back from the [[Crusades]] or given as gifts from wealthy merchants. The church was considered the Doge's personal chapel, with a passageway inside connecting it to the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]] next door.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di San Marco]]</ref> | ||
By the 15th century, a cenotaph for [[Amunet]] was located in a tomb below the floor of the basilica, accessible by a secret staircase. Sometime after 1485, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] explored the church and discovered the entrance to the tomb, retrieving an [[Assassin Seals|Assassin Seal]] from it to unlock the [[Armor of Altaïr]] in the [[Sanctuary]] below [[Monteriggioni]].<ref name="AC2"/> | |||
At some point in the 1480s, the Assassin [[Giulia]], on a mission from Ezio to track down an item for the Brotherhood, discovered that it was housed in the Basilica. Upon arriving there, she noticed [[Templars|Templar]] guards stationed outside, refusing entrance to the church, which prompted her to enter through a window. While on the rafters, she noticed another Templar, this one methodically searching the church for something. Giulia [[Assassination|assassinated]] the Templar, who revealed to her the existence of a treasure in a hidden vault beneath the Basilica. Giulia found a puzzle contraption behind a nearby tapestry and solved it, causing the wall to move inward and the vault to open to her.<ref name="Chapter 05" /> | |||
In 1797, [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] {{Wiki|Fall of the Republic of Venice|invaded}} Venice,<ref name="Armoire">''[[L'Armoire de Fer]]''</ref> dissolving the approximately 1,100 year old [[Republic of Venice|republic]]<ref>{{WP|Fall of the Republic of Venice}}</ref> and stealing the {{Wiki|Horses of Saint Mark|four bronze horses}} that adorned the Basilica. They would later be returned,<ref name="Armoire"/> but only after his defeat in 1815.<ref name="Horses">{{WP|Horses of Saint Mark}}</ref> | |||
In 2022, afer reliving Giulia's [[Genetic memory|memories]], [[Joey]] revealed to [[Colm]] that part of Vejovis' dagger was in the Venice vault,<ref name="Chapter 05" /> and Colm left to book their flights to Venice. After arriving at the Basilica, the pair found the entrance Giulia had used, still hidden behind a tapestry, and opened the way into the vault.<ref name="Chapter 06">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 6: Stopping the Cult</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Basilica di San Marco Panorama.png|Panoramic view of the interior | Basilica di San Marco Panorama.png|Panoramic view of the interior | ||
Basilica di San Marco main entrance.jpg|Basilica | Basilica di San Marco main entrance.jpg|The Basilica's main entrance | ||
Basilica di San Marco statues.jpg|Basilica | Basilica di San Marco statues.jpg|The Basilica's statues | ||
Basilica di San Marco artwork.jpg|Basilica | Basilica di San Marco artwork.jpg|The Basilica's artwork | ||
Basilica di San Marco rooftop.jpg|Basilica | Basilica di San Marco rooftop.jpg|The Basilica's rooftop | ||
Saint marks basilica.png|Pre-release screenshot of the Basilica | Saint marks basilica.png|Pre-release screenshot of the Basilica | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
[[Category: | *''[[L'Armoire de Fer]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
[[Category:Landmarks]] | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Churches]] | |||
[[Category:Landmarks in Venice]] | |||
[[Category:Assassin Tombs]] | [[Category:Assassin Tombs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 8 May 2026
The Basilica di San Marco, known also as the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, or simply Saint Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, Italy. It is the most famous church in the city, and one of the best-known examples of Byzantine architecture. The basilica was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the Chiesa d'Oro, the "Church of Gold".[1]
The cathedral was secretly situated atop an Assassin Tomb dedicated to Amunet,[2] and an Isu vault that once housed part of Vejovis' dagger.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
The Basilica was first built in 828 to house supposed relics from Saint Mark the Evangelist stolen from Alexandria, with the present Byzantine-style basilica being constructed in 1063. Many of the decorations were brought back from the Crusades or given as gifts from wealthy merchants. The church was considered the Doge's personal chapel, with a passageway inside connecting it to the Palazzo Ducale next door.[4]
By the 15th century, a cenotaph for Amunet was located in a tomb below the floor of the basilica, accessible by a secret staircase. Sometime after 1485, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze explored the church and discovered the entrance to the tomb, retrieving an Assassin Seal from it to unlock the Armor of Altaïr in the Sanctuary below Monteriggioni.[2]
At some point in the 1480s, the Assassin Giulia, on a mission from Ezio to track down an item for the Brotherhood, discovered that it was housed in the Basilica. Upon arriving there, she noticed Templar guards stationed outside, refusing entrance to the church, which prompted her to enter through a window. While on the rafters, she noticed another Templar, this one methodically searching the church for something. Giulia assassinated the Templar, who revealed to her the existence of a treasure in a hidden vault beneath the Basilica. Giulia found a puzzle contraption behind a nearby tapestry and solved it, causing the wall to move inward and the vault to open to her.[3]
In 1797, Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Venice,[5] dissolving the approximately 1,100 year old republic[6] and stealing the four bronze horses that adorned the Basilica. They would later be returned,[5] but only after his defeat in 1815.[7]
In 2022, afer reliving Giulia's memories, Joey revealed to Colm that part of Vejovis' dagger was in the Venice vault,[3] and Colm left to book their flights to Venice. After arriving at the Basilica, the pair found the entrance Giulia had used, still hidden behind a tapestry, and opened the way into the vault.[8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Panoramic view of the interior -
The Basilica's main entrance -
The Basilica's statues -
The Basilica's artwork -
The Basilica's rooftop -
Pre-release screenshot of the Basilica
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- L'Armoire de Fer (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868) – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed II – San Marco's Secret
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book – Chapter 5: A Hidden Tomb
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Basilica di San Marco
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 L'Armoire de Fer
- ↑
Fall of the Republic of Venice on Wikipedia
- ↑ Horses of Saint Mark on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book – Chapter 6: Stopping the Cult