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The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') is a famous bridge in [[Florence]], spanning the [[Arno]] | |image = AC2 Ponte Vecchio.png | ||
|location = [[Florence]], [[Italy]] | |||
|architect = [[Rome|Romans]] | |||
|dateconstructed = 1345 {{C|reconstruction}} | |||
|functions = Bridge | |||
|events = [[Bonfire of the Vanities]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Ponte Vecchio''' (English: ''Old Bridge'') is a famous bridge in [[Florence]], spanning the [[Arno]] river. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | ||
This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the [[Rome|Romans]], but records of its existence did not appear until 996.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio]]</ref><ref name="ACID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio (Identity)]]</ref> | This famous bridge spans the Arno at its narrowest point. The original version was presumably constructed by the [[Rome|Romans]], but records of its existence did not appear until 996.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio]]</ref><ref name="ACID">''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' – [[Database: Ponte Vecchio (Identity)|Database: Ponte Vecchio]]</ref> | ||
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.<ref name="Database" /><ref name="ACID" /> | 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.<ref name="Database" /><ref name="ACID" /> | ||
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===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation=== | ===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation=== | ||
[[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the | [[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> | |||
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> | ||
===Bonfire of the Vanities=== | ===Bonfire of the Vanities=== | ||
In | 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> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACID Ponte Vecchio Concept.jpg| | ACII DB Ponte Vecchio.png|Database image of Ponte Vecchio in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | ||
ACID Ponte Vecchio Concept.jpg|Database image of Ponte Vecchio in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | |||
Arch Nemesis 2.png|Ezio assassinating the condottiero on the Ponte Vecchio | |||
Arch Nemesis 4.png|[[Paola]] and [[La Volpe]] leading citizens across the Ponte Vecchio | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Bridges]] | [[Category:Bridges]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Florence]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Florence]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:16, 14 May 2026
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]
Auditore-Pazzi confrontation[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]
Bonfire of the Vanities[edit | edit source]
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]
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
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