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[[File:AC1 Cathedral of the Holy Cross.png|thumb|250px|The Cathedral of the Holy Cross]] | [[File:AC1 Cathedral of the Holy Cross.png|thumb|250px|The Cathedral of the Holy Cross]] | ||
The '''Cathedral of the Holy Cross''' was a major church and landmark located | The '''Cathedral of the Holy Cross''' was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city [[Acre]] in the [[Jerusalem|Kingdom of Jerusalem]] during the [[Third Crusade]].<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
In 1191, the cathedral's left spire was missing, either due to damage sustained during that year's [[Siege of Acre|siege]] or due to construction efforts.<ref name="AC"/> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Cathedral is meant to be Acre’s main cathedral known as the Church of the Holy Cross which was built in the quarters of the Patriarch.<ref name="origin">[https://whc.unesco.org/document/151602 ''Acre (Israel) No 1042'']. ''www.whc.unesco.org''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="origin2">[https://enrychan.tumblr.com/post/32057830992/cathedral-of-the-holy-cross-acre-the-crusader ''Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Acre'']. ''www.tumblr.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref> | |||
However, the church was destroyed long ago and archaeologists have discovered only its foundations therefore there is no available information on the church's appearance.<ref name="destruction">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/15100/discussions/0/34094415749514225/ ''Assassin's Creed Landmarks'']. ''www.steamcommunity.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="destruction2">[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/653973-Which-Assassin-s-Creed-City-would-you-most-like-to-travel-to/page5 ''Which Assassin's Creed City would you most like to travel to?'']. ''www.forums.ubisoft.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref> As such the in game cathedral appears to be modeled after the {{Wiki|Chartres Cathedral|Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres}} in Chartres, [[France]]. | |||
However, this is anachronistic as the Gothic Chartres cathedral was built in 1194-1252 and the change from Romanesque to Gothic architecture was only being developed in Europe at that time with Gothic architecture being introduced to Acre in the 13th century after the setting of ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref name="anachronism">[http://www.thehiddenblade.com/game-landmark-and-real-life-comparison#comment-21983 ''In-game Landmark And Real Life Comparison'']. ''www.thehiddenblade.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="origin"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It was the tallest [[View Points|view point]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. | *It was the tallest [[View Points|view point]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. | ||
*Two [[flags]] and a [[Templars|Templar knight]] were located atop the cathedral. | *Two [[flags]] and a [[Templars|Templar knight]] were located atop the cathedral. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Ac-acre-cathedral.jpg|Concept art | |||
Cathedraloftheholymain.png|Altaïr looking at the cathedral | Cathedraloftheholymain.png|Altaïr looking at the cathedral | ||
AltairCathedral.png|Altaïr in front of the cathedral | AltairCathedral.png|Altaïr in front of the cathedral | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Churches]] | [[Category:Churches]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Acre]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Acre]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:34, 29 May 2025
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city Acre in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.[1]
In 1191, the cathedral's left spire was missing, either due to damage sustained during that year's siege or due to construction efforts.[1]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
The Cathedral is meant to be Acre’s main cathedral known as the Church of the Holy Cross which was built in the quarters of the Patriarch.[2][3]
However, the church was destroyed long ago and archaeologists have discovered only its foundations therefore there is no available information on the church's appearance.[4][5] As such the in game cathedral appears to be modeled after the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in Chartres, France.
However, this is anachronistic as the Gothic Chartres cathedral was built in 1194-1252 and the change from Romanesque to Gothic architecture was only being developed in Europe at that time with Gothic architecture being introduced to Acre in the 13th century after the setting of Assassin's Creed.[6][2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- It was the tallest view point in Assassin's Creed.
- Two flags and a Templar knight were located atop the cathedral.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art -
Altaïr looking at the cathedral -
Altaïr in front of the cathedral -
The main entrance to the cathedral -
Altaïr on top of the cathedral's intact tower
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Acre (Israel) No 1042. www.whc.unesco.org. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Acre. www.tumblr.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Landmarks. www.steamcommunity.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Which Assassin's Creed City would you most like to travel to?. www.forums.ubisoft.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ In-game Landmark And Real Life Comparison. www.thehiddenblade.com. Accessed 20 September 2021