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When the [[House of Medici|Medici family]] bought the [[Palazzo Pitti]] in 1549, the interior of the bridge's upper levels was redesigned. The new plans included a {{Wiki|Vasari corridor|secret walkway}} crossing the bridge, serving as a link in a series of tunnels built by the Medici so they could travel from the Palazzo Pitti to the [[Palazzo della Signoria]] undetected.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Oltrarno District]]</ref> | When the [[House of Medici|Medici family]] bought the [[Palazzo Pitti]] in 1549, the interior of the bridge's upper levels was redesigned. The new plans included a {{Wiki|Vasari corridor|secret walkway}} crossing the bridge, serving as a link in a series of tunnels built by the Medici so they could travel from the Palazzo Pitti to the [[Palazzo della Signoria]] undetected.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Database: Oltrarno District]]</ref> | ||
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[[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the bridge]] | [[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the bridge]] | ||
On 26 December 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and of [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Boys Will Be Boys]]</ref> | On 26 December 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], and of [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Boys Will Be Boys]]</ref> | ||
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Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], on the bridge to discuss the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref> | Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], on the bridge to discuss the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref> | ||
In 1497, the bridge was blockaded by the [[Condottiero (Piagnone)|Condottiero]], one of the lieutenants of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Arch Nemesis]]</ref> | In 1497, the bridge was blockaded by the [[Condottiero (Piagnone)|Condottiero]], one of the lieutenants of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Arch Nemesis]]</ref> | ||
In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the [[Assassins]] visited the bridge<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Portfolio 20</ref> as part of their search for the clues to the [[haven]]s [[Leonardo da Vinci]] hid in the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]''</ref> Their investigation at the landmark did not garner any new pieces of the puzzle, but did lead to a skirmish against a group of bandits that had been attacking passers-by.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 069</ref> After the ruffians had been driven off,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 084</ref> two would-be-victims, [[Flora]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 024</ref> and [[Alessio]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 036</ref> offered to join the Assassin in their quest, helping out with their experience as a thief and sharp mind, respectively. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' | **''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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The Ponte Vecchio (English: Old Bridge) is a famous bridge in Florence, spanning the Arno river.
History[edit | edit source]
Construction[edit | edit source]
This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the Romans, but records of its existence did not appear until 996.[1][2]
Two previous incarnations of the bridge were swept away in floods before the present structure was built in 1345, with a tower being constructed at the southeast corner to defend it. Consisting of three segmental arches, the bridge had shops lining the central passageway, which was a common feature during the Renaissance.[1][2]
When the Medici family bought the Palazzo Pitti in 1549, the interior of the bridge's upper levels was redesigned. The new plans included a secret walkway crossing the bridge, serving as a link in a series of tunnels built by the Medici so they could travel from the Palazzo Pitti to the Palazzo della Signoria undetected.[3]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
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On 26 December 1476, the bridge was the site of a large street fight between the friends of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, and of Vieri de' Pazzi, who had recently developed a strong rivalry over the issues involving their fathers.[4]
Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, Lorenzo de' Medici, on the bridge to discuss the Pazzi conspiracy.[5]
In 1497, the bridge was blockaded by the Condottiero, one of the lieutenants of Girolamo Savonarola, who demanded payment for passage. However, the Condottiero was later killed by the Assassin Ezio Auditore.[6]
In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the Assassins visited the bridge[7] as part of their search for the clues to the havens Leonardo da Vinci hid in the city.[8] Their investigation at the landmark did not garner any new pieces of the puzzle, but did lead to a skirmish against a group of bandits that had been attacking passers-by.[9] After the ruffians had been driven off,[10] two would-be-victims, Flora[11] and Alessio,[12] offered to join the Assassin in their quest, helping out with their experience as a thief and sharp mind, respectively.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- In Assassin's Creed: Identity, the Ponte Vecchio can be seen in Florence, though it can't be visited.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Database image of Ponte Vecchio in Assassin's Creed II -
Database image of Ponte Vecchio in Assassin's Creed: Identity -
Ezio assassinating the condottiero on the Ponte Vecchio -
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Identity
- Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Ponte Vecchio
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Identity – Database: Ponte Vecchio
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Oltrarno District
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Boys Will Be Boys
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Four to the Floor
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Arch Nemesis
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Portfolio 20
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 069
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 084
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 024
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 036