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|dateconstructed = Rebuilt in 1320 CE | |dateconstructed = Rebuilt in 1320 CE | ||
|functions = Naval depot and construction yard. | |functions = Naval depot and construction yard. | ||
|features = [[Secret Location|Templar Lair]]<br>[[View Points|View Point]] | |features = [[Secret Location|Templar Lair]]<br />[[View Points|View Point]] | ||
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''}} | |appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''}} | ||
The '''Arsenale di Venezia''', or '''Arsenal of Venice''', was a shipyard in the north-east corner of [[Venice]]. | The '''Arsenale di Venezia''', or '''Arsenal of Venice''', was a shipyard in the north-east corner of [[Venice]]. | ||
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Throughout its history, it served as a base of operations for the [[Templars|Templar Order]], with the renovation of the shipyard in 1320 being paid for by Templar funds. As such, the facility was treated by the [[Assassins]] as a [[Secret Locations|Templar lair]]. | Throughout its history, it served as a base of operations for the [[Templars|Templar Order]], with the renovation of the shipyard in 1320 being paid for by Templar funds. As such, the facility was treated by the [[Assassins]] as a [[Secret Locations|Templar lair]]. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
===Conception=== | === Conception === | ||
First built as a naval depot for private ships, the Arsenal was rebuilt and enlarged in 1320. From that point on, it was used by the Venetian state to construct and maintain its ships. | First built as a naval depot for private ships, the Arsenal was rebuilt and enlarged in 1320. From that point on, it was used by the Venetian state to construct and maintain its ships. | ||
Famously, at the peak of production, shipbuilders at the Arsenal were able to produce an entire ship in a day. The impressive front gate (the Porta Magna) went up in 1460, in the classical Revivalist style. | Famously, at the peak of production, shipbuilders at the Arsenal were able to produce an entire ship in a day. The impressive front gate (the Porta Magna) went up in 1460, in the classical Revivalist style. | ||
===Templar treasure=== | === Templar treasure === | ||
Whilst in Venice, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore]] infiltrated the Arsenale drydocks. Entering through a small building in the vicinity, Ezio engaged in a chase with an [[Agile guards|Agile guard]] through the docks, and by the time he had caught and killed the guard, the pursuit had brought him to a room containing a Templar strongbox. After taking what he wanted of its contents, Ezio exited through a small tunnel, returning to the streets of Venice. | Whilst in Venice, the Assassin [[Ezio Auditore]] infiltrated the Arsenale drydocks. Entering through a small building in the vicinity, Ezio engaged in a chase with an [[Agile guards|Agile guard]] through the docks, and by the time he had caught and killed the guard, the pursuit had brought him to a room containing a Templar strongbox. After taking what he wanted of its contents, Ezio exited through a small tunnel, returning to the streets of Venice. | ||
===Templar vessels=== | === Templar vessels === | ||
In 1486, the Arsenal served as the point of departure for the Templar vessel destined to collect an [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] from [[Cyprus]], and also as the point of arrival for the aforementioned vessel two years later. | In 1486, the Arsenal served as the point of departure for the Templar vessel destined to collect an [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] from [[Cyprus]], and also as the point of arrival for the aforementioned vessel two years later. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery captionalign="left"> | <gallery captionalign="left"> | ||
Venice Arsenal concept art by Gilles Beloeil.png|Concept of the Arsenal. | Venice Arsenal concept art by Gilles Beloeil.png|Concept of the Arsenal. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Source== | == Source == | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' | ||
{{AC2}} | {{AC2}} | ||
[[Category:Venice]] | [[Category:Venice]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks]] | [[Category:Landmarks]] | ||
[[Category:Templar Lairs]] | [[Category:Templar Lairs]] | ||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Secret | [[Category:Assassin's Creed II Secret locations]] | ||
[[Category:Assassin's Creed II DLC]] | [[Category:Assassin's Creed II DLC]] | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 3 October 2012
The Arsenale di Venezia, or Arsenal of Venice, was a shipyard in the north-east corner of Venice.
Throughout its history, it served as a base of operations for the Templar Order, with the renovation of the shipyard in 1320 being paid for by Templar funds. As such, the facility was treated by the Assassins as a Templar lair.
History
Conception
First built as a naval depot for private ships, the Arsenal was rebuilt and enlarged in 1320. From that point on, it was used by the Venetian state to construct and maintain its ships.
Famously, at the peak of production, shipbuilders at the Arsenal were able to produce an entire ship in a day. The impressive front gate (the Porta Magna) went up in 1460, in the classical Revivalist style.
Templar treasure
Whilst in Venice, the Assassin Ezio Auditore infiltrated the Arsenale drydocks. Entering through a small building in the vicinity, Ezio engaged in a chase with an Agile guard through the docks, and by the time he had caught and killed the guard, the pursuit had brought him to a room containing a Templar strongbox. After taking what he wanted of its contents, Ezio exited through a small tunnel, returning to the streets of Venice.
Templar vessels
In 1486, the Arsenal served as the point of departure for the Templar vessel destined to collect an Apple of Eden from Cyprus, and also as the point of arrival for the aforementioned vessel two years later.
Gallery
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Concept of the Arsenal. -
Concept art of the shipyard interior. -
The interior of the shipyard.
Source