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In 1191, the cathedral's left spire was missing, either due to damage sustained during that year's [[Siege of Acre|siege]] or due to construction efforts. | In 1191, the cathedral's left spire was missing, either due to damage sustained during that year's [[Siege of Acre|siege]] or due to construction efforts. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The Cathedral is meant to be Acre’s main cathedral known as the Church of the Holy Cross which was built in the quarters of the Patriarch.<ref name="origin">[https://whc.unesco.org/document/151602 ''Acre (Israel) No 1042'']. ''www.whc.unesco.org''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="origin2">[https://enrychan.tumblr.com/post/32057830992/cathedral-of-the-holy-cross-acre-the-crusader ''Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Acre'']. ''www.tumblr.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref> | |||
However, the church was destroyed long ago and archaeologists have discovered only its foundations therefore there is no available information on the church's appearance.<ref name="destruction">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/15100/discussions/0/34094415749514225/ ''Assassin's Creed Landmarks'']. ''www.steamcommunity.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="destruction2">[https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/653973-Which-Assassin-s-Creed-City-would-you-most-like-to-travel-to/page5 ''Which Assassin's Creed City would you most like to travel to?'']. ''www.forums.ubisoft.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref> As such the in game cathedral appears to be modeled after the {{Wiki|Chartres Cathedral|Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres}} in Chartres, [[France]]. | |||
However, this is anachronistic as the Gothic Chartres cathedral was built in 1194-1252 and the change from Romanesque to Gothic architecture was only being developed in Europe at that time with Gothic architecture being introduced to Acre in the 13th century after the setting of ''Assassin's Creed''.<ref name="anachronism">[http://www.thehiddenblade.com/game-landmark-and-real-life-comparison#comment-21983 ''In-game Landmark And Real Life Comparison'']. ''www.thehiddenblade.com''. Accessed 20 September 2021</ref><ref name="origin"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It was the tallest [[View Points|view point]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. | *It was the tallest [[View Points|view point]] in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. | ||
*Two [[flags]] and a [[Templars|Templar knight]] were located atop the cathedral. | *Two [[flags]] and a [[Templars|Templar knight]] were located atop the cathedral. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 20 September 2021
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross was a major church and landmark located at the southern tip of the city Acre in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.
In 1191, the cathedral's left spire was missing, either due to damage sustained during that year's siege or due to construction efforts.
Behind the scenes
The Cathedral is meant to be Acre’s main cathedral known as the Church of the Holy Cross which was built in the quarters of the Patriarch.[1][2]
However, the church was destroyed long ago and archaeologists have discovered only its foundations therefore there is no available information on the church's appearance.[3][4] As such the in game cathedral appears to be modeled after the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in Chartres, France.
However, this is anachronistic as the Gothic Chartres cathedral was built in 1194-1252 and the change from Romanesque to Gothic architecture was only being developed in Europe at that time with Gothic architecture being introduced to Acre in the 13th century after the setting of Assassin's Creed.[5][1]
Trivia
- It was the tallest view point in Assassin's Creed.
- Two flags and a Templar knight were located atop the cathedral.
Gallery
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Altaïr looking at the cathedral -
Altaïr in front of the cathedral -
The main entrance to the cathedral -
Altaïr on top of the cathedral's intact tower -
Concept art
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Acre (Israel) No 1042. www.whc.unesco.org. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Acre. www.tumblr.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Assassin's Creed Landmarks. www.steamcommunity.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ Which Assassin's Creed City would you most like to travel to?. www.forums.ubisoft.com. Accessed 20 September 2021
- ↑ In-game Landmark And Real Life Comparison. www.thehiddenblade.com. Accessed 20 September 2021