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The '''Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore''', commonly called the '''Duomo''', is the largest cathedral in [[Florence]]. | The '''Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore''', commonly called the '''Duomo''', is the largest cathedral in [[Florence]]. | ||
The construction of the Basilica began in 1296 in the Gothic style, following the design of Arnolfo di Cambio. It was completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. | The construction of the Basilica began in 1296 in the Gothic style, following the design of Arnolfo di Cambio. It was completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. | ||
==''Assassin's Creed II'' Appearances== | ==''Assassin's Creed II'' Appearances== | ||
In 1478, it was here that [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and his brother, [[Giuliano de' Medici]], were attacked whilst attending High Mass, in the outbreak of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy]]. At the time, construction of the basilica was complete for the most part, though the front face had not yet been finished. | In 1478, it was here that [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and his brother, [[Giuliano de' Medici]], were attacked whilst attending High Mass, in the outbreak of the [[Pazzi Conspiracy]]. At the time, construction of the basilica was complete for the most part, though the front face had not yet been finished. | ||
In one of the game's first missions, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] beats up his sister [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia]]'s cheating boyfriend [[Duccio de Luca]] in the mission, "[[Beat a Cheat]]." | In one of the game's first missions, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] beats up his sister [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|Claudia]]'s cheating boyfriend [[Duccio de Luca]] in the mission, "[[Beat a Cheat]]." | ||
The church's side-tower, [[Giotto's Campanile]] contains the tallest [[View | The church's side-tower, [[Giotto's Campanile]] contains the tallest [[View Points|viewpoint]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', and performing a leap of faith off of this structure gets you the achievement/trophy, High Dive. | ||
The church is only accessible by entering the [[Assassin's Tombs|Assassin's Tomb]] of [[Darius]]; by exploring this Tomb and obtaining its seal, you will gain the achievement/trophy | The church is only accessible by entering the [[Assassin's Tombs|Assassin's Tomb]] of [[Darius]]; by exploring this Tomb and obtaining its seal, you will gain the [[Assassin's Creed II Achievements|achievement/trophy]] Choir Boy. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
[[Video:Assassins Creed 2:Il Duomo's Secret (Secret Areas)|thumb|300px|left|Secret Area Walkthrough]] | [[Video:Assassins Creed 2:Il Duomo's Secret (Secret Areas)|thumb|300px|left|Secret Area Walkthrough]] | ||
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The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly called the Duomo, is the largest cathedral in Florence. The construction of the Basilica began in 1296 in the Gothic style, following the design of Arnolfo di Cambio. It was completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi.
Assassin's Creed II Appearances
In 1478, it was here that Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother, Giuliano de' Medici, were attacked whilst attending High Mass, in the outbreak of the Pazzi Conspiracy. At the time, construction of the basilica was complete for the most part, though the front face had not yet been finished.
In one of the game's first missions, Ezio Auditore da Firenze beats up his sister Claudia's cheating boyfriend Duccio de Luca in the mission, "Beat a Cheat."
The church's side-tower, Giotto's Campanile contains the tallest viewpoint in Assassin's Creed II, and performing a leap of faith off of this structure gets you the achievement/trophy, High Dive.
The church is only accessible by entering the Assassin's Tomb of Darius; by exploring this Tomb and obtaining its seal, you will gain the achievement/trophy Choir Boy.
Trivia
- The Santa Maria del Fiore is the tallest point in Florence, and in Italy in Assassin's Creed II, though it was still scaled down for the game.
- Oddly, missing from in front of the main entrance to the church is the Battistero di San Giovanni, which was built several hundred years before the events of the game.
- A feather is located at its pinnacle height.