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[[File:Ezio Climbing.jpg|thumb|left|129px|Ezio climbing the Santa Maria Del Fiore]]
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The '''Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore''' is the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral cathedral] church (''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo Duomo]'') of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence Florence], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy Italy], begun in 1296 in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_architecture Gothic] style to the design of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnolfo_di_Cambio Arnolfo di Cambio] and completed structurally in 1436 with the dome engineered by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filippo_Brunelleschi Filippo Brunelleschi]. The exterior of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica basilica] is faced with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polychrome polychrome] marble [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panel panels] in various shades of green and pink bordered by white and has an elaborate 19th century [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_Revival Gothic Revival] facade by [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Emilio_De_Fabris&action=edit&redlink=1 Emilio De Fabris].
The '''Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore''', commonly called as the '''Duomo''', is the largest cathedral of Florence. [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and his brother, [[Giuliano de' Medici]], attend High Mass here. However, Giuliano falls victim to the [[Pazzi|Pazzi Conspiracy]]. Lorenzo escapes with Ezio's help.


The cathedral complex includes the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Baptistery Baptistery] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giotto%27s_Campanile Giotto's Campanile]. The three buildings are part of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site UNESCO World Heritage Site] covering the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historic_centre_of_Florence historic centre of Florence] and are a major attraction to tourists visiting the region of Tuscany. The basilica is one of Italy's largest churches, and until the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world. It remains the largest brick dome ever constructed.
It houses the Assassin's Tomb of [[Iltani]] which is located at the top of the Duomo.
Also, at the top of the Duomo, you will find a [[feather]] to collect and put in the [[Auditore Family Villa]].


The cathedral is the mother church of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Florence Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence], whose archbishop is currently [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giuseppe_Betori Giuseppe Betori].
Performing a [[Leap of Faith]] from the top of the Florence Cathedral's Bell Tower, also known as Giotto's Campanile, will earn you the Trophy/Achievement "High Dive". There are also several Treasure Chests inside the Tower.


 
==Assassin's Tomb Video==
 
[[File:Ezio Climbing.jpg|thumb|200px|Ezio climbing the Giotto's Campanile]]
==''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''==
<youtube>Puis2-_EWN8</youtube>
 
At the top of the Duomo, you will find a [[Feather]] to collect to put in the [[Auditore Family Villa|Villa Auditore]].
 
Preforming a Leap of Faith from the top of Florence Giotto's Campanile will earn you a Trophy/Achievement -''High Dive''.
 
On the bottom east side of the Duomo you can find an Assassin's Tomb.
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Santa Maria Del Fiore

The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, commonly called as the Duomo, is the largest cathedral of Florence. Lorenzo de' Medici and his brother, Giuliano de' Medici, attend High Mass here. However, Giuliano falls victim to the Pazzi Conspiracy. Lorenzo escapes with Ezio's help.

It houses the Assassin's Tomb of Iltani which is located at the top of the Duomo. Also, at the top of the Duomo, you will find a feather to collect and put in the Auditore Family Villa.

Performing a Leap of Faith from the top of the Florence Cathedral's Bell Tower, also known as Giotto's Campanile, will earn you the Trophy/Achievement "High Dive". There are also several Treasure Chests inside the Tower.

Assassin's Tomb Video

File:Ezio Climbing.jpg
Ezio climbing the Giotto's Campanile

<youtube>Puis2-_EWN8</youtube>

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