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[[File:ACII-Arno.png|thumb|250px|The Arno, as seen from Ponte Vecchio.]]
The '''Arno river''' was the primary waterway of [[Florence]], running through the southern section of the city. The Arno separated the [[Oltrarno District]] from the four other districts of the city.
The '''Arno''' is the primary waterway of [[Florence]]. It is a river that runs through the southern portion of the city and separates the [[Oltrarno District]] in the south from the [[San Giovanni District|San Giovanni]], [[San Marco District, Florence|San Marco]], and [[Santa Maria Novella District]] districts in the north.


==History==
==History==
===Medici drowning===
===Near-death experience===
{{Quote|When I was six years old I fell into the Arno. I soon found myself drifting down, and into darkness, certain my life was at an end.|Lorenzo de' Medici recalls a childhood accident.|Assassin's Creed II}}  
{{Quote|When I was six years old I fell into the Arno. I soon found myself drifting down, and into darkness, certain my life was at an end.|Lorenzo de' Medici recalling a childhood accident, 1478.|Assassin's Creed II|Four to the Floor}}  
In 1455, a six-year old [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] fell into the Arno.<ref name=AC2>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Believing his life to be over, Lorenzo drifted deep into the river.<ref name="AC2"/> However, Lorenzo was rescued by a member of the [[House of Auditore|Auditore family]], who had dove into the river and pulled Lorenzo out, saving his life.<ref name="AC2"/> Subsequently after this event, a long-lasting, successful relationship developed between the Auditore and the [[House of Medici|Medici]].<ref name="AC2"/>
Sometime in 1455, a six-year-old [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] fell into the Arno, and because he could not swim, he believed that his life was over as he drifted deeper into the river. Fortunately for the young boy, Lorenzo was rescued by [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], who dived into the river and pulled him out, much to his mother's gratitude. Following this event, a long-lasting and successful relationship developed between the [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] and [[House of Medici|Medici]] families.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Four to the Floor]]</ref>
 
===Auditore-Pazzi brawl===
In December 1476, a teenage [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] and his allies rallied on the [[Ponte Vecchio]] to brawl their rivals, the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi]]. In the ensuing fight, Ezio and his brother [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]] managed to subdue the Pazzi and force the remaining instigators, led by [[Vieri de' Pazzi]], to flee back across the bridge.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Boys Will Be Boys]]</ref>


===Auditore last rites===
===Auditore last rites===
{{Dialogue|Cristina|Tell me, what can I do?|Ezio|My family's bodies... I can't just leave them hanging from the gallows. I need to give them last rites. Send them on to the next world...|Ezio explains his plan to Cristina.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
{{Dialogue|Cristina|Tell me, what can I do?|Ezio|My family's bodies... I can't just leave them hanging from the gallows. I need to give them last rites. Send them on to the next world...|Ezio explaining his plan to Cristina, 1476.|Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood}}
Later, in 1476, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] met his lover, [[Cristina Vespucci]], near the Arno.<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Ezio informed Cristina that he needed to provide his family with their last rites after Ezio's father, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni]], and brothers [[Federico Auditore da Firenze|Federico]] and [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio Auditore]], had been [[Auditore execution|executed]].<ref name="ACBH"/>
Some days later, Ezio met his lover, [[Cristina Vespucci]], near the Arno. He informed Cristina that he needed to provide his family with their last rites after Ezio's father Giovanni and brothers Federico and [[Petruccio Auditore da Firenze|Petruccio]] had been executed. Upon collecting his family members' bodies from the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], Ezio made his way back to the river. Stealthily and swiftly maneuvering past the vigilant [[Soldier|guard]] patrol, Ezio was able to place his family's bodies on a [[gondola]] on the river, leaving them to finally rest in peace.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Last Rites (Brotherhood)|Last Rites]]</ref>
 
===Manfredo and the gamblers===
Two years later, Ezio returned to Florence on business and met Cristina once again, learning that her fiancé, [[Manfredo Soderini]], had been confronted by men that he owed money to on an unfinished bridge over the river. After defeating the gamblers, Ezio held Manfredo over the edge of the bridge until he confessed that he truly loved Cristina and would be a good husband to her, swearing to abandon gambling.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Best Man]]</ref>
 
===Bonfire of the Vanities===
In 1497, during the [[Bonfire of the Vanities]], the Ponte Vecchio was blockaded by the [[Condottiero (Piagnone)|Condottiero]], one of the lieutenants of [[Girolamo Savonarola]], who demanded payment for passage. The Condottiero was later killed by Ezio, allowing Florence's citizens to freely cross over the river once more.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' – [[Arch Nemesis]]</ref>


After collecting his families' bodies from the [[Palazzo della Signoria]], Ezio made his way back to the river.<ref name="ACBH"/> Surreptitiously maneuvering past the [[guards]] patrolling vigilantly, Ezio was able to leave his family's bodies on a [[gondola]] on the river.<ref name="ACBH"/>
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Renaissance]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Mdat}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
 
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Latest revision as of 00:37, 11 May 2026

This article is about the waterway. You may be looking for the Assassin during the French Revolution.
The Arno, as seen from Ponte Vecchio.

The Arno is the primary waterway of Florence. It is a river that runs through the southern portion of the city and separates the Oltrarno District in the south from the San Giovanni, San Marco, and Santa Maria Novella District districts in the north.

History[edit | edit source]

Near-death experience[edit | edit source]

"When I was six years old I fell into the Arno. I soon found myself drifting down, and into darkness, certain my life was at an end."
―Lorenzo de' Medici recalling a childhood accident, 1478.[src]-[m]

Sometime in 1455, a six-year-old Lorenzo de' Medici fell into the Arno, and because he could not swim, he believed that his life was over as he drifted deeper into the river. Fortunately for the young boy, Lorenzo was rescued by Giovanni Auditore, who dived into the river and pulled him out, much to his mother's gratitude. Following this event, a long-lasting and successful relationship developed between the Auditore and Medici families.[1]

Auditore-Pazzi brawl[edit | edit source]

In December 1476, a teenage Ezio Auditore and his allies rallied on the Ponte Vecchio to brawl their rivals, the Pazzi. In the ensuing fight, Ezio and his brother Federico managed to subdue the Pazzi and force the remaining instigators, led by Vieri de' Pazzi, to flee back across the bridge.[2]

Auditore last rites[edit | edit source]

Cristina: "Tell me, what can I do?"
Ezio: "My family's bodies... I can't just leave them hanging from the gallows. I need to give them last rites. Send them on to the next world..."
—Ezio explaining his plan to Cristina, 1476.[src]

Some days later, Ezio met his lover, Cristina Vespucci, near the Arno. He informed Cristina that he needed to provide his family with their last rites after Ezio's father Giovanni and brothers Federico and Petruccio had been executed. Upon collecting his family members' bodies from the Palazzo della Signoria, Ezio made his way back to the river. Stealthily and swiftly maneuvering past the vigilant guard patrol, Ezio was able to place his family's bodies on a gondola on the river, leaving them to finally rest in peace.[3]

Manfredo and the gamblers[edit | edit source]

Two years later, Ezio returned to Florence on business and met Cristina once again, learning that her fiancé, Manfredo Soderini, had been confronted by men that he owed money to on an unfinished bridge over the river. After defeating the gamblers, Ezio held Manfredo over the edge of the bridge until he confessed that he truly loved Cristina and would be a good husband to her, swearing to abandon gambling.[4]

Bonfire of the Vanities[edit | edit source]

In 1497, during the Bonfire of the Vanities, the Ponte Vecchio was blockaded by the Condottiero, one of the lieutenants of Girolamo Savonarola, who demanded payment for passage. The Condottiero was later killed by Ezio, allowing Florence's citizens to freely cross over the river once more.[5]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Four to the Floor
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Boys Will Be Boys
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Last Rites
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Best Man
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities – Arch Nemesis
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