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[[File:4611751296_3927a97210_m.jpg|thumb|Inside the Frari]]{{stub}}The '''Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari''', usually just called the '''Frari''', is a church in [[Venice]], northern [[Italy]]. One of the greatest churches in the city, it has the status of a minor basilica. It stands on the Campo dei Frari at the heart of the [[San Polo district]]. The imposing edifice is built of brick, and is one of the city's three notable churches built in the Italian Gothic style. As with many Venetian churches, the exterior is rather plain. The interior contains the only rood screen still in place in Venice. The building was completed, after almost a century of construction, in 1338.
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The '''Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari''', or simply the '''Frari''', is a [[church]] located within [[Venice]].  


Through bonus content from the Black, White and Master Assassin's editions, or possibly the "[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]" [[DLC]], the Frari can then be explored within. To redeem this map there is a code that comes with the Black, White and Master Assassin's Editions. Each code is unique and can only be used once. This, and both other Templar Secret Locations, are bundled with the Pre-Order of the Steam and Impulse Software editions of the game.
==Description==
Built by [[Franciscans|Franciscan]] [[Scholar|monks]], the church is the second largest church in Venice. Under the guidance of [[Francis of Assisi|Saint Francis]], the church adopted a basic exterior decoration design.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari]]</ref>


Despite its size, it had the status of a minor basilica. It stood on the [[Campo dei Frari]] at the heart of the [[San Polo District|San Polo district]]. The imposing edifice was built of brick, and was one of the city's three notable churches built in the [[Italy|Italian]] Gothic style. As with many Venetian churches, the exterior was rather plain. The interior contained the only rood screen still in place in Venice. The building was completed, after almost a century of construction, in 1338.<ref name="AC2">''Assassin's Creed II''</ref>


[[File:Santa Maria del Frari.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Santa Maria dei Frari, in Venice.]]To access the Frari, walk to the side of the Frari where the Tower is facing the wall. There will be a door with the Knights Templar cross on it, similar to the L'Arsenale di Venezia. The Frari proved to be quite a challenge for Ezio. When he finally entered the Templar treasure Chamber, he left with the Templar Treasure through a secret door, leaving the Frari behind. The Frari is a [[Templar Lairs|Templar Lair]], and is inhabited by [[Archers]], Militia, Elites, Leaders, [[Agiles]] and [[Brutes]].
The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] visited the Frari during the 15th century, where he learned the Climb Leap skill from local [[thief]] [[Rosa]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Monkey See, Monkey Do]]</ref> Also during this time, he entered the [[Templars|Templar]] lair [[Secret location|hidden]] within the Basilica and looted the treasures kept within.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[Over Beams, Under Stone]]</ref>


Decades later in 1512, Ezio returned to the church, this time to marry [[Sofia Sartor]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]] – Chapter {{Cite|28 Oct 2021. Chapter needed}}</ref>


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==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
*[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)|''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' novel]]
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR]]''
 
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 25 May 2026

The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, or simply the Frari, is a church located within Venice.

Description[edit | edit source]

Built by Franciscan monks, the church is the second largest church in Venice. Under the guidance of Saint Francis, the church adopted a basic exterior decoration design.[1]

Despite its size, it had the status of a minor basilica. It stood on the Campo dei Frari at the heart of the San Polo district. The imposing edifice was built of brick, and was one of the city's three notable churches built in the Italian Gothic style. As with many Venetian churches, the exterior was rather plain. The interior contained the only rood screen still in place in Venice. The building was completed, after almost a century of construction, in 1338.[2]

The Assassin Ezio Auditore visited the Frari during the 15th century, where he learned the Climb Leap skill from local thief Rosa.[3] Also during this time, he entered the Templar lair hidden within the Basilica and looted the treasures kept within.[4]

Decades later in 1512, Ezio returned to the church, this time to marry Sofia Sartor.[5]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Concept art of the Basilica's interior
    Concept art of the Basilica's interior

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed II
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Monkey See, Monkey Do
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Over Beams, Under Stone
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations novel – Chapter [citation needed]
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