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The '''Basilica di San Marco''', known also as the '''Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark''', or simply '''Saint Mark's Basilica''', is the cathedral church of the [[Rome|Roman]] Catholic Archdiocese of [[Venice]], [[Italy]]. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] architecture. The basilica was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the ''Chiesa d'Oro'', "Church of [[Gold]]".<ref name="A Walk Through History">''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref> The | The '''Basilica di San Marco''', known also as the '''Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark''', or simply '''Saint Mark's Basilica''', is the cathedral church of the [[Rome|Roman]] Catholic Archdiocese of [[Venice]], [[Italy]]. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]] architecture. The basilica was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the ''Chiesa d'Oro'', "Church of [[Gold]]".<ref name="A Walk Through History">''[[Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868)]]'' – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice</ref> | ||
The cathedral was unknowingly constructed atop an [[Isu]] [[Venice vault|vault]] that once housed part of [[Vejovis' dagger]].<ref name="Chapter 05">''[[Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book]]'' – Chapter 5: A Hidden Tomb</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Basilica was first built in 828 to house supposed relics from Saint [[Mark the Evangelist]] stolen from [[Alexandria]], with the present Byzantine-style basilica being constructed in 1063.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di San Marco]]</ref> Many of the decorations were brought back from the [[Crusades]] or given as gifts from wealthy merchants. The church was considered the Doge's personal chapel with a passageway inside connecting it to the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]] next door.<ref name="DB" /> | The Basilica was first built in 828 to house supposed relics from Saint [[Mark the Evangelist]] stolen from [[Alexandria]], with the present Byzantine-style basilica being constructed in 1063.<ref name="DB">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: Basilica di San Marco]]</ref> Many of the decorations were brought back from the [[Crusades]] or given as gifts from wealthy merchants. The church was considered the Doge's personal chapel with a passageway inside connecting it to the [[Palazzo Ducale di Venezia|Palazzo Ducale]] next door.<ref name="DB" /> | ||
By 1485, a cenotaph for [[Amunet]] was located in a tomb below the floor of the basilica, accessible by a secret staircase. [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] took an [[Assassin Seals|Assassin Seal]] from it to unlock the [[Armor of Altaïr]] in the [[Sanctuary]] below [[Monteriggioni]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[San Marco's Secret]]</ref> Also in the 1480s, Assassin [[Giulia]], on a mission from Ezio to track down an item for the Brotherhood, discovered it was housed at the Basilica. Upon arriving there, she noticed [[Templars|Templar]] guards refusing entrance to the church, prompting her to enter through a window. While on the rafters, she noticed another Templar, this one methodically searching the church for something. Giulia assassinated the Templar, who revealed to her the existence of a treasure in a hidden vault beneath the Basilica. Giulia found a puzzle contraption behind a nearby tapestry and solved it, causing the wall to move inward and the vault to open to her.<ref name = "Chapter 05"/> | By 1485, a cenotaph for [[Amunet]] was located in a tomb below the floor of the basilica, accessible by a secret staircase. The [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] took an [[Assassin Seals|Assassin Seal]] from it to unlock the [[Armor of Altaïr]] in the [[Sanctuary]] below [[Monteriggioni]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[San Marco's Secret]]</ref> | ||
Also in the 1480s, the Assassin [[Giulia]], on a mission from Ezio to track down an item for the Brotherhood, discovered that it was housed at the Basilica. Upon arriving there, she noticed [[Templars|Templar]] guards refusing entrance to the church, prompting her to enter through a window. While on the rafters, she noticed another Templar, this one methodically searching the church for something. Giulia [[Assassination|assassinated]] the Templar, who revealed to her the existence of a treasure in a hidden vault beneath the Basilica. Giulia found a puzzle contraption behind a nearby tapestry and solved it, causing the wall to move inward and the vault to open to her.<ref name="Chapter 05" /> | |||
In | In 2022, afer reliving Giulia's [[Genetic memory|memories]], [[Joey]] revealed to [[Colm]] that part of Vejovis dagger was in the Venice vault,<ref name="Chapter 05" /> and Colm left to book their flights to Venice. After arriving at the Basilica, the pair found the entrance Giulia had used, still hidden behind a tapestry, and opened the way into the vault.<ref name="Chapter 06">''Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book'' – Chapter 6: Stopping the Cult</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
Basilica di San Marco Panorama.png|Panoramic view of the interior | Basilica di San Marco Panorama.png|Panoramic view of the interior | ||
Basilica di San Marco main entrance.jpg|St Mark's Basilica main entrance | Basilica di San Marco main entrance.jpg|St Mark's Basilica main entrance | ||
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The Basilica di San Marco, known also as the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, or simply Saint Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, Italy. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. The basilica was such a symbol of opulence and power that it was often referred to as the Chiesa d'Oro, "Church of Gold".[1]
The cathedral was unknowingly constructed atop an Isu vault that once housed part of Vejovis' dagger.[2]
History
The Basilica was first built in 828 to house supposed relics from Saint Mark the Evangelist stolen from Alexandria, with the present Byzantine-style basilica being constructed in 1063.[3] Many of the decorations were brought back from the Crusades or given as gifts from wealthy merchants. The church was considered the Doge's personal chapel with a passageway inside connecting it to the Palazzo Ducale next door.[3]
By 1485, a cenotaph for Amunet was located in a tomb below the floor of the basilica, accessible by a secret staircase. The Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze took an Assassin Seal from it to unlock the Armor of Altaïr in the Sanctuary below Monteriggioni.[4]
Also in the 1480s, the Assassin Giulia, on a mission from Ezio to track down an item for the Brotherhood, discovered that it was housed at the Basilica. Upon arriving there, she noticed Templar guards refusing entrance to the church, prompting her to enter through a window. While on the rafters, she noticed another Templar, this one methodically searching the church for something. Giulia assassinated the Templar, who revealed to her the existence of a treasure in a hidden vault beneath the Basilica. Giulia found a puzzle contraption behind a nearby tapestry and solved it, causing the wall to move inward and the vault to open to her.[2]
In 2022, afer reliving Giulia's memories, Joey revealed to Colm that part of Vejovis dagger was in the Venice vault,[2] and Colm left to book their flights to Venice. After arriving at the Basilica, the pair found the entrance Giulia had used, still hidden behind a tapestry, and opened the way into the vault.[5]
Gallery
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Panoramic view of the interior -
St Mark's Basilica main entrance -
St Mark's Basilica statues -
St Mark's Basilica artwork -
St Mark's Basilica rooftop -
Pre-release screenshot of the Basilica, as seen from the Piazza di San Marco
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: A Walk Through History (1189-1868) – Chapter 2: The Italian Renaissance – Venice
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book – Chapter 5: A Hidden Tomb
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed II – Database: Basilica di San Marco
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – San Marco's Secret
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Escape Room Puzzle Book – Chapter 6: Stopping the Cult