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The '''Antico district''' (English: Antique district) was one of the four districts of [[Rome]]. This district was characterized by its numerous ancient ruins, hilly landscapes, and grass fields, as well as being the district with the fewest buildings, with long roads connecting the villages of the district. | The '''Antico district''' (English: ''Antique district'') was one of the four districts of [[Rome]]. This district was characterized by its numerous ancient ruins, hilly landscapes, and grass fields, as well as being the district with the fewest buildings, with long roads connecting the villages of the district. | ||
During the early 16th century, the Antico District, like the [[Centro district|Centro]] and [[Campagna District]], came the influence of the [[Borgia]] and fell into disrepair. Three [[Borgia Towers]] ruled over the Antico District, each guarded by a [[:Category:Borgia Tower Captains|Borgia captain]]. By 1503, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] had burned down all of the Borgia Towers and had re-opened most of the shops. He had also reestablished the [[Rome Thieves Guild|Thieves guild,]] [[La Volpe Addormentata|''La Volpe Addormentata'']], at the request of fellow Assassin [[La Volpe]], in order to aid him in his war against the Borgia.<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | During the early 16th century, the Antico District, like the [[Centro district|Centro]] and [[Campagna District]], came the influence of the [[Borgia]] and fell into disrepair. Three [[Borgia Towers]] ruled over the Antico District, each guarded by a [[:Category:Borgia Tower Captains|Borgia captain]]. By 1503, [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] had burned down all of the Borgia Towers and had re-opened most of the shops. He had also reestablished the [[Rome Thieves Guild|Thieves guild,]] [[La Volpe Addormentata|''La Volpe Addormentata'']], at the request of fellow Assassin [[La Volpe]], in order to aid him in his war against the Borgia.<ref name="ACBH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 7 November 2011
The Antico district (English: Antique district) was one of the four districts of Rome. This district was characterized by its numerous ancient ruins, hilly landscapes, and grass fields, as well as being the district with the fewest buildings, with long roads connecting the villages of the district.
During the early 16th century, the Antico District, like the Centro and Campagna District, came the influence of the Borgia and fell into disrepair. Three Borgia Towers ruled over the Antico District, each guarded by a Borgia captain. By 1503, Ezio Auditore had burned down all of the Borgia Towers and had re-opened most of the shops. He had also reestablished the Thieves guild, La Volpe Addormentata, at the request of fellow Assassin La Volpe, in order to aid him in his war against the Borgia.[1]
Ezio also explored four Lairs of Romulus located in the district. All of them hidden beneath famous landmarks, such as the Colosseo, the Palazzo Laterano, the Piramide Cestia and the Terme di Traiano.[1]
In the Antico District
The Antico District spans the whole of the southern area of Rome. It is most famous for it's ruined ancient structures, after which it is named. It is adjacent to the Centro and Campagna Districts. Within this district Ezio could find:
- La Volpe Addormentata (English: The Sleeping Fox. Located in the South Western corner)
- Three Faction Buildings
- Two Banks
- Four Blacksmiths
- Seventeen Doctors
- Three Tailors
- Two Art Merchants
- Three Borgia/Assassin Towers
- Seven Pigeon Coops
- Six Tunnel Entrances
- Three Stables
- Four Broken Aqueducts
Landmarks
- The Colosseo
- The Terme di Traiano
- The Piramide Cestia
- The Palazzo Laterano
- The La Volpe Addormentata
- The Terme di Caracalla
Trivia
- Most of the Lairs of Romulus are found in the Antico District.
- Antico is Italian for Old or Ancient which could be referring to the Colloseum or other "Old" Landmarks.
References
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