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==History== | ==History== | ||
Domenico Auditore designed the Villa not | Domenico Auditore designed the Villa not only as a home, but as a fortress and training ground for the town. The building itself was filled with hidden compartments and rooms, whilst the grounds catered to a number of different uses.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> In 1296, Domenic constructed the [[Auditore Family Crypt]]; although initially unconnected, the construction of an escape route from within the Villa brought the two constructions together.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Crypt">''[[Auditore Family Crypt|Uplay Content - Assassin's Creed II: Auditore Family Crypt]]''</ref> | ||
In 1320 a Florentine attack left the facade damaged, the present facade was erected and a [[painting gallery]] was subsequently added to the interior. | In 1320 a Florentine attack left the facade damaged, the present facade was erected and a [[painting gallery]] was subsequently added to the interior.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
By 1436, the Villa hosted the newest generation of Auditore assassins; the brothers [[Mario Auditore|Marioa]] and [[Giovanni]]. Following the death of their father and Giovanni’s departure for [[Florence]], the Villa fell into the care of Mario. Despite his love for the Villa, it fell into disrepair along with the city it protected. It would not be until the arrival of Mario’s nephew in 1476 that the Villa’s future would begin to look bright once more. | By 1436, the Villa hosted the newest generation of Auditore assassins; the brothers [[Mario Auditore|Marioa]] and [[Giovanni]]. Following the death of their father and Giovanni’s departure for [[Florence]], the Villa fell into the care of Mario. Despite his love for the Villa, it fell into disrepair along with the city it protected. It would not be until the arrival of Mario’s nephew in 1476 that the Villa’s future would begin to look bright once more.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
Following the [[Auditore Execution|execution]] of Giovanni Auditore and two of his sons, the third son – Ezio – along with his [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|sister]] fled Florence for Spain, waylaying in Monteriggioni for what was intended to be a short stay. However, with Ezio’s induction into the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], responsibility for the repairs of the Villa fell onto him. | Following the [[Auditore Execution|execution]] of Giovanni Auditore and two of his sons, the third son – Ezio – along with his [[Maria Auditore da Firenze|mother]] and [[Claudia Auditore da Firenze|sister]] fled Florence for Spain, waylaying in Monteriggioni for what was intended to be a short stay. However, with Ezio’s induction into the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], responsibility for the repairs of the Villa fell onto him.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
Although the exact length of time it took for the Villa to be rebuilt is unknown, by 1499 it was once again an opulent structure. On January 2<sup>nd</sup> 1500, however, things changed. That day, [[Cesare Borgia]]’s [[Papacy|Papal forces]] [[Siege of Monteriggioni|besieged]] Monteriggioni, devastating the town and Villa. The Villa was abandoned briefly, but soon fell back into Auditore hands once more, where it remained until at least 1554. | Although the exact length of time it took for the Villa to be rebuilt is unknown, by 1499 it was once again an opulent structure. On January 2<sup>nd</sup> 1500, however, things changed. That day, [[Cesare Borgia]]’s [[Papacy|Papal forces]] [[Siege of Monteriggioni|besieged]] Monteriggioni, devastating the town and Villa.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> The Villa was abandoned briefly, but soon fell back into Auditore hands once more, where it remained until at least 1554.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II" /> | ||
In the year 2012, [[Desmond Miles]], [[Lucy Stillman]], [[Rebecca Crane]] and [[Shaun Hastings]] set-up a temporary base of operations within the [[Sanctuary]] beneath the Villa Auditore; during their stay the Assassins lived within the Villa, coming out only to collect provisions. | In the year 2012, [[Desmond Miles]], [[Lucy Stillman]], [[Rebecca Crane]] and [[Shaun Hastings]] set-up a temporary base of operations within the [[Sanctuary]] beneath the Villa Auditore; during their stay the Assassins lived within the Villa, coming out only to collect provisions.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" /> | ||
==Rooms== | ==Rooms== | ||
[[File:Zw-mainhall.png|thumb|250px|Villa Auditore's main hall]] | [[File:Zw-mainhall.png|thumb|250px|Villa Auditore's main hall]] | ||
[[File:Zw-armorroom.png|thumb|250px|Villa Auditore's armor room]] | [[File:Zw-armorroom.png|thumb|250px|Villa Auditore's armor room]] | ||
The Villa Auditore had a multitude of rooms, some hidden. Below is a list of known rooms; | The Villa Auditore had a multitude of rooms, some hidden.<ref name="Assassin's Creed II">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> Below is a list of known rooms; | ||
*The Main Hall | *The Main Hall | ||
Revision as of 04:09, 16 December 2010
The Villa Auditore was a familial home and stronghold of the Auditore family, located within the city of Monteriggioni, in Toscana. Constructed by Domenico Auditore in 1290, the Villa remained home to the Auditore family up until the turn of the 16th Century, when it was heavily damaged during the Siege of Monteriggioni.
During the ownership of Mario Auditore, the Villa became rundown and in desperate need of repair; the arrival of his nephew – Ezio Auditore da Firenze – in 1476, heralded a rebirth for not only the Villa, but the city of Monteriggioni as well.
History
Domenico Auditore designed the Villa not only as a home, but as a fortress and training ground for the town. The building itself was filled with hidden compartments and rooms, whilst the grounds catered to a number of different uses.[1] In 1296, Domenic constructed the Auditore Family Crypt; although initially unconnected, the construction of an escape route from within the Villa brought the two constructions together.[2]
In 1320 a Florentine attack left the facade damaged, the present facade was erected and a painting gallery was subsequently added to the interior.[1]
By 1436, the Villa hosted the newest generation of Auditore assassins; the brothers Marioa and Giovanni. Following the death of their father and Giovanni’s departure for Florence, the Villa fell into the care of Mario. Despite his love for the Villa, it fell into disrepair along with the city it protected. It would not be until the arrival of Mario’s nephew in 1476 that the Villa’s future would begin to look bright once more.[1]
Following the execution of Giovanni Auditore and two of his sons, the third son – Ezio – along with his mother and sister fled Florence for Spain, waylaying in Monteriggioni for what was intended to be a short stay. However, with Ezio’s induction into the Assassin Order, responsibility for the repairs of the Villa fell onto him.[1]
Although the exact length of time it took for the Villa to be rebuilt is unknown, by 1499 it was once again an opulent structure. On January 2nd 1500, however, things changed. That day, Cesare Borgia’s Papal forces besieged Monteriggioni, devastating the town and Villa.[3] The Villa was abandoned briefly, but soon fell back into Auditore hands once more, where it remained until at least 1554.[1]
In the year 2012, Desmond Miles, Lucy Stillman, Rebecca Crane and Shaun Hastings set-up a temporary base of operations within the Sanctuary beneath the Villa Auditore; during their stay the Assassins lived within the Villa, coming out only to collect provisions.[3]
Rooms
The Villa Auditore had a multitude of rooms, some hidden.[1] Below is a list of known rooms;
- The Main Hall
- The Armory, with a room dedicated to weapons and armor each
- Mario's Study
- Maria's room
- The painting gallery
- Ezio's room and study
- The Sanctuary
Trivia
- The glyph on the wall of the villa is a barcode, incorporated with the number 12212012. This presumably represents the end date of the Mayan calendar, December 21, 2012, which is also the scheduled launch date of Abstergo's satellite or the end of Earth's days.
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