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|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | |appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]'' | ||
|events = [[Louisiana Rebellion]]}} | |events = [[Louisiana Rebellion]]}} | ||
The '''Place d'Armes''', referred to as '''Plaza de Armas''' under [[Spain|Spanish]] rule, was a square at the heart of colonial [[New Orleans]], surrounded by notable landmarks including [[Saint Louis Cathedral]] and the [[Governor's Mansion (New Orleans)|governor's mansion]]. It | The '''Place d'Armes''', referred to as '''Plaza de Armas''' under [[Spain|Spanish]] rule, was a square at the heart of colonial [[New Orleans]], surrounded by notable landmarks including [[Saint Louis Cathedral]] and the [[Governor's Mansion (New Orleans)|governor's mansion]]. It was later renamed to '''Jackson Square''', a name it still carries today. | ||
The square functioned as a public meeting place, but was also used for drills by the [[ | The square functioned as a public meeting place, but was also used for drills by the [[Guard|militia]]. As such, a fair amount of tents and supplies were set up around the area, as well as a few armaments, such as cannons. The square was also used for hangings and beheadings, with gallows located in the center.<ref name="ACL">''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | ||
With the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, the Place d'Armes | With the [[Louisiana Rebellion]] in 1768, the Place d'Armes was largely blocked off, due to many of the streets having been barricaded. During this time it became the site of a massive riot incited by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Aveline de Grandpré]] in an effort to draw out governor [[Antonio de Ulloa]]. That same day, she also rode a blazing gunpowder carriage across the square before crashing it into a nearby winery.<ref name="ACL" /> | ||
Over the years, the square gradually lost its military function, becoming a well-known park. | Over the years, the square gradually lost its military function, becoming a well-known park. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The '''Hanger''' [[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation achievements|achievement]], which was exclusive to the PS Vita version, could be earned by hanging a guard from the gallows with the [[whip]]. | *The '''Hanger''' [[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation achievements|achievement]], which was exclusive to the PS Vita version, could be earned by hanging a guard from the gallows with the [[whip]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | ||
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==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in New Orleans]] | [[Category:Landmarks in New Orleans]] | ||
[[Category:Squares]] | [[Category:Squares]] | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 14 December 2018
The Place d'Armes, referred to as Plaza de Armas under Spanish rule, was a square at the heart of colonial New Orleans, surrounded by notable landmarks including Saint Louis Cathedral and the governor's mansion. It was later renamed to Jackson Square, a name it still carries today.
The square functioned as a public meeting place, but was also used for drills by the militia. As such, a fair amount of tents and supplies were set up around the area, as well as a few armaments, such as cannons. The square was also used for hangings and beheadings, with gallows located in the center.[1]
With the Louisiana Rebellion in 1768, the Place d'Armes was largely blocked off, due to many of the streets having been barricaded. During this time it became the site of a massive riot incited by the Assassin Aveline de Grandpré in an effort to draw out governor Antonio de Ulloa. That same day, she also rode a blazing gunpowder carriage across the square before crashing it into a nearby winery.[1]
Over the years, the square gradually lost its military function, becoming a well-known park.
Trivia
- The Hanger achievement, which was exclusive to the PS Vita version, could be earned by hanging a guard from the gallows with the whip.
Gallery
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Concept art of the Place d'Armes -
Concept art of the area and its surrounding landmarks -
French soldiers stationed at the Place d'Armes
