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The '''Basilica of Maxentius''' (Italian: ''Basilica di Massenzio'') is a landmark located in the [[Rome|Roman]] [[Roman Forum|Forum]]. It was the largest building in the Forum. | The '''Basilica of Maxentius''' (Italian: ''Basilica di Massenzio'') is a landmark located in the [[Rome|Roman]] [[Roman Forum|Forum]]. It was the largest building in the Forum. During the [[Renaissance]], it was located in the [[Antico District]]. It's next to the [[Basilica Aemilia]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The Basilica was a multifunctional building used as a courthouse, council chamber and meeting hall. It borrowed pieces of its design from other basilicas and Roman baths.<ref name="DB" /> | The Basilica was a multifunctional building used as a courthouse, council chamber and meeting hall. It borrowed pieces of its design from other basilicas and Roman baths.<ref name="DB" /> | ||
In the early 16th century, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought this landmark during his time in Rome.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Different from ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'', the ancient Roman ruins in front of the Basilica have been elevated to the normal ground level. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Identity]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 31 October 2021
The Basilica of Maxentius (Italian: Basilica di Massenzio) is a landmark located in the Roman Forum. It was the largest building in the Forum. During the Renaissance, it was located in the Antico District. It's next to the Basilica Aemilia.
History
This Basilica's construction began under Emperor Maxentius in 308, who was later defeated by Constantine in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Constantine oversaw the building's completion through 312 and relished the satisfaction of completing Maxentius' project.[1]
The Basilica was a multifunctional building used as a courthouse, council chamber and meeting hall. It borrowed pieces of its design from other basilicas and Roman baths.[1]
In the early 16th century, Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought this landmark during his time in Rome.[2]
Trivia
- Different from Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, in Assassin's Creed: Identity, the ancient Roman ruins in front of the Basilica have been elevated to the normal ground level.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Identity