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|location = [[Forlì]], [[Romagna]], [[Italy]] | |location = [[Forlì]], [[Romagna]], [[Italy]] | ||
|dateconstructed = 1471 | |dateconstructed = 1471 | ||
|functions = Fortress | |functions = Fortress<br>Prison | ||
|features = [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] ([[Qulan Gal]]) | |features = [[Assassin Tombs|Assassin Tomb]] ([[Qulan Gal]]) | ||
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''}} | |appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | ||
Built with a square plan and imposing corner towers, the Rocca di Ravaldino was constructed in 1471 by the architect Giorgio Marchesi Fiorentino, at the request of | Built with a square plan and imposing corner towers, the Rocca di Ravaldino was constructed in 1471 by the architect Giorgio Marchesi Fiorentino, at the request of [[Pino III Ordelaffi]], the lord of Forlì. Later on, it was enlarged into a citadel by [[Girolamo Riario]], the new lord after Pino's son {{Wiki|Sinibaldo I Ordelaffi|Sinibaldo}}. | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
The entrance to the [[Assassin Tombs|tomb]] of [[Qulan Gal]] could be found here, on a low wall beside the moat. The castle also served as [[Caterina Sforza]]'s stronghold during | The entrance to the [[Assassin Tombs|tomb]] of [[Qulan Gal]] could be found here, on a low wall beside the moat. The castle also served as [[Caterina Sforza]]'s stronghold during the [[battle of Forlì]]. [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] placed an [[Ezio's Apple of Eden|Apple of Eden]] into her care while he went to rescue her children, though [[Checco Orsi]] breached the castle and stole the Apple during Ezio's absence. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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[[Category:Landmarks in Forlì]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Forlì]] | ||
[[Category:Residences]] | [[Category:Residences]] | ||
[[Category:Forts]] | |||
[[Category:Prisons]] | |||
[[Category:Assassin Tombs]] | [[Category:Assassin Tombs]] | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 9 August 2015
The Rocca di Ravaldino, also known as the Castle of Ravaldino, is a castle located inside Forlì.
History
Construction
Built with a square plan and imposing corner towers, the Rocca di Ravaldino was constructed in 1471 by the architect Giorgio Marchesi Fiorentino, at the request of Pino III Ordelaffi, the lord of Forlì. Later on, it was enlarged into a citadel by Girolamo Riario, the new lord after Pino's son Sinibaldo.
Renaissance
The entrance to the tomb of Qulan Gal could be found here, on a low wall beside the moat. The castle also served as Caterina Sforza's stronghold during the battle of Forlì. Ezio Auditore da Firenze placed an Apple of Eden into her care while he went to rescue her children, though Checco Orsi breached the castle and stole the Apple during Ezio's absence.