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The '''Sistine Chapel''' (Italian: ''Cappella Sistina'') is the chapel of the Pope in [[Rome]], and center of the {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Catholic faith}} and [[Papacy]]. | The '''Sistine Chapel''' (Italian: ''Cappella Sistina'') is the chapel of the Pope in [[Rome]], and the center of the {{Wiki|Catholic Church|Catholic faith}} and [[Papacy]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Inspired by the architecture of [[Solomon's Temple]], the Sistine Chapel is the most famous room in the {{Wiki|Apostolic Palace}}, the official residence of the Pope.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Cappella Sistina]]</ref> | Inspired by the architecture of [[Solomon's Temple]], the Sistine Chapel is the most famous room in the {{Wiki|Apostolic Palace}}, the official residence of the Pope.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Cappella Sistina]]</ref> | ||
As the Pope's personal chapel, Mass is frequently held inside, as are the {{Wiki|Papal conclave|Papal Conclaves}}, which occur after the Pope's death. The [[ | As the Pope's personal chapel, Mass is frequently held inside, as are the {{Wiki|Papal conclave|Papal Conclaves}}, which occur after the Pope's death. The [[cardinal]]s are locked inside the chapel and are not permitted to leave until a new Pope is elected.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
In 1492, [[Rodrigo Borgia]] became Pope Alexander VI | In 1492, [[Rodrigo Borgia]] became Pope Alexander VI and moved into [[Basilica di San Pietro|St. Peter's Basilica]], of which the Sistine Chapel is a part. Seven years later, in 1499, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] infiltrated the chapel in order to assassinate Rodrigo and locate the [[Vatican Vault]], which he had learned was built beneath the Basilica.<ref name="AC2">''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[In Bocca al Lupo]]</ref> | ||
After an arduous fight with Rodrigo, in which two [[Pieces of Eden]] were used, Ezio was tricked and stabbed by Rodrigo, who | After an arduous fight with Rodrigo, in which two [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] were used, Ezio was tricked and stabbed by Rodrigo, who used the [[Papal Staff of Eden|Papal Staff]]'s power to immobilize the Assassin. Rodrigo then seized the [[Apple of Eden 6|Apple of Eden]] wielded by Ezio, who promptly fell unconscious.<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
Upon waking, Ezio pressed two hidden buttons at the back of the chapel, which opened the way into the Vault, a structure built by members of the [[Isu|First Civilization]], whose entrance lay in a pit-like enclosure. It was at this entrance that Ezio would | Upon waking up, Ezio pressed two hidden buttons at the back of the chapel, which opened the way into the Vault, a structure built by members of the [[Isu|First Civilization]], whose entrance lay in a pit-like enclosure. It was at this entrance that Ezio would confront Rodrigo in a final, victorious fight.<ref name="AC2"/> Soon after the Assassin left the Vault, [[Mario Auditore]] appeared and beckoned him to leave the Sistine Chapel, to which Ezio complied.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Mass Exodus]]</ref> | ||
== | In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the [[Assassins]] visited the chapel<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Portfolio 21</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> The clue had been left in a hidden compartment behind the ceiling, by one of Leonardo's allies.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Mini-map: Rome</ref> The Assassins infiltrated the location, dealing with the guard captain stationed in the room. <ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 102</ref> Cleared to approach the ceiling without interruptions, they climbed up.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 152</ref> In the borders of some of the scenes of the fresco, they located buttons,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 068</ref> which they pushed according to the riddle, revealing the secret compartment mentioned by Leonardo. Inside, they found another note from him as well as a map of Europe and the Mediterranean.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' – Card 082</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
[[Michelangelo]]'s famous ceiling frescoes do not appear inside the Sistine Chapel in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', as Michelangelo did not begin work on them until 1508. Strangely, the [[database]] explicitly mentions that the frescoes "did not exist yet in 1503", despite the fact that ''Assassin's Creed II'' ends in 1499 and does not continue to 1503. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Sistine.jpg|The Sistine Chapel | |||
Capella Sistine congregation.jpg|Congregation of Vatican priests and monks | Capella Sistine congregation.jpg|Congregation of Vatican priests and monks | ||
MichelangeloFresco.png|Some of Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes | MichelangeloFresco.png|Some of Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:21, 2 September 2026
The Sistine Chapel (Italian: Cappella Sistina) is the chapel of the Pope in Rome, and the center of the Catholic faith and Papacy.
History[edit | edit source]
Conception[edit | edit source]
Inspired by the architecture of Solomon's Temple, the Sistine Chapel is the most famous room in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope.[1]
As the Pope's personal chapel, Mass is frequently held inside, as are the Papal Conclaves, which occur after the Pope's death. The cardinals are locked inside the chapel and are not permitted to leave until a new Pope is elected.[1]
Renaissance[edit | edit source]
In 1492, Rodrigo Borgia became Pope Alexander VI and moved into St. Peter's Basilica, of which the Sistine Chapel is a part. Seven years later, in 1499, Ezio Auditore da Firenze infiltrated the chapel in order to assassinate Rodrigo and locate the Vatican Vault, which he had learned was built beneath the Basilica.[2]
After an arduous fight with Rodrigo, in which two Pieces of Eden were used, Ezio was tricked and stabbed by Rodrigo, who used the Papal Staff's power to immobilize the Assassin. Rodrigo then seized the Apple of Eden wielded by Ezio, who promptly fell unconscious.[2]
Upon waking up, Ezio pressed two hidden buttons at the back of the chapel, which opened the way into the Vault, a structure built by members of the First Civilization, whose entrance lay in a pit-like enclosure. It was at this entrance that Ezio would confront Rodrigo in a final, victorious fight.[2] Soon after the Assassin left the Vault, Mario Auditore appeared and beckoned him to leave the Sistine Chapel, to which Ezio complied.[3]
In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the Assassins visited the chapel[4] as part of their search for the clues to the havens Leonardo da Vinci hid in the city.[5] The clue had been left in a hidden compartment behind the ceiling, by one of Leonardo's allies.[6] The Assassins infiltrated the location, dealing with the guard captain stationed in the room. [7] Cleared to approach the ceiling without interruptions, they climbed up.[8] In the borders of some of the scenes of the fresco, they located buttons,[9] which they pushed according to the riddle, revealing the secret compartment mentioned by Leonardo. Inside, they found another note from him as well as a map of Europe and the Mediterranean.[10]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Michelangelo's famous ceiling frescoes do not appear inside the Sistine Chapel in Assassin's Creed II, as Michelangelo did not begin work on them until 1508. Strangely, the database explicitly mentions that the frescoes "did not exist yet in 1503", despite the fact that Assassin's Creed II ends in 1499 and does not continue to 1503.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The Sistine Chapel -
Congregation of Vatican priests and monks -
Some of Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Cappella Sistina
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed II – In Bocca al Lupo
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Mass Exodus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Portfolio 21
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Mini-map: Rome
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 102
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 152
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 068
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 082