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==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. | 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> | ||
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. | 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" /> | ||
When the [[House of Medici|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. | When the [[House of Medici|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.<ref name="Database" /> | ||
===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation=== | ===Auditore-Pazzi confrontation=== | ||
[[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the Ponte Vecchio]] | [[File:FTTF (2).png|thumb|250px|left|Ezio and Lorenzo talking on the Ponte Vecchio]] | ||
In 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. | In 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 name="AC2">''Assassin's Creed II''</ref> | ||
Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], on the bridge to discuss the [[Pazzi conspiracy]]. | Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, [[Lorenzo de' Medici]], on the bridge to discuss the [[Pazzi conspiracy]].<ref name="AC2" /> | ||
===Bonfire of the Vanities=== | ===Bonfire of the Vanities=== | ||
In 1498, 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 [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore. | In 1498, 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 [[Assassins|Assassin]] Ezio Auditore.<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – ''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' | ||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{1st}} | |||
**''[[Bonfire of the Vanities (DLC)|Bonfire of the Vanities]]'' | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in Florence]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Florence]] | ||
Revision as of 09:43, 3 December 2018
The Ponte Vecchio (English: Old Bridge) is a famous bridge in Florence, spanning the Arno River.
History
Construction
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]
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]
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.[1]
Auditore-Pazzi confrontation
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In 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.[2]
Two years later, Ezio met with the ruler of Florence, Lorenzo de' Medici, on the bridge to discuss the Pazzi conspiracy.[2]
Bonfire of the Vanities
In 1498, 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.<ref>Assassin's Creed II – Bonfire of the Vanities
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Ponte Vecchio
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed II