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The '''Cathedral of the Holy Cross''' was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city [[Acre]] in the [[ | |image = AC1 Cathedral of the Holy Cross.png | ||
|description = A major church in the city of Acre during the Third Crusade. | |||
|location = [[Acre]], [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]] | |||
|functions = [[Church]] | |||
|features = [[Viewpoint]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Cathedral of the Holy Cross''' was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city of [[Acre]] in the [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]] during the [[Third Crusade]]. It stood near [[Richard I of England|King Richard]]'s citadel and the market before it, and ranked among the busier gathering places in the city.<ref name="Knowledge">''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Knowledge (William of Montferrat)]]</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">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | |||
==History== | |||
When [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] came to Acre in 1191 to assassinate the city's regent, [[William of Montferrat]], the local [[Bureau|Assassin Bureau]]'s [[Rafiq]] pointed him towards the cathedral, among other spots, as a place well suited to gathering information on his target.<ref name="Knowledge"/> There, Altaïr found a [[herald]] preaching before the church, denouncing King Richard while extolling William as the leader the people ought to follow. The [[Assassin]] interrogated the man, learning that a quarrel with the visiting king would soon leave William distracted at his citadel, giving Altaïr the opening he needed.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' – [[Interrogation (William of Montferrat)]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Cathedral is meant to be | 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, 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"/> | ||
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"/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:10, 11 August 2026
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city of Acre in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Third Crusade. It stood near King Richard's citadel and the market before it, and ranked among the busier gathering places in the city.[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.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
When Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad came to Acre in 1191 to assassinate the city's regent, William of Montferrat, the local Assassin Bureau's Rafiq pointed him towards the cathedral, among other spots, as a place well suited to gathering information on his target.[1] There, Altaïr found a herald preaching before the church, denouncing King Richard while extolling William as the leader the people ought to follow. The Assassin interrogated the man, learning that a quarrel with the visiting king would soon leave William distracted at his citadel, giving Altaïr the opening he needed.[3]
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.[4][5]
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.[6][7] 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.[8][4]
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 – Knowledge (William of Montferrat)
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed – Interrogation (William of Montferrat)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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