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San Gimignano is one of the many cities in Tuscany. It is characterized by tall towers that resemble skyscrapers which gave it the nickname of "Medieval Manhattan". It was essentially a medieval fortress with numerous watch towers and monasteries. The look of San Gimignano resembles that of the first game. It is described as the best place to do free running in the game because of the buildings similar heights. San Gimignano contains one Assassin's tomb.
Assassination Targets
- Vieri de' Pazzi; Ezio's Rival (DNA Sequence 3: Exit the Son)
- Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli; Banker (DNA Sequence 5)
- Stefano da Bagnone; Advisor to Jacopo de' Pazzi (DNA Sequence 5)
- Antonio Maffei; Priest (DNA Sequence 5)
- Francesco Salviati; Archbishop of Pisa (DNA Sequence 5)
- Jacopo de' Pazzi; Banker, Head of the Pazzi family (DNA Sequence 5)
Landmarks
Due to its many towers, the city itself is a landmark. Several buildings in and around San Gimignano are particularly significant.
Torre Grossa
- Main article: Torre Grossa
This tower next to Santa Maria Assunta is one of San Gimignano's largest, and with good reason: it contains an Assassin Tomb.
Antico Teatro Romano
This Etruscan relic, located outside the city walls, is an example of the Roman ruins that dotted Italy at the time. It is also where Jacopo de' Pazzi died.
Gallery
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Ezio performing a Leap of Faith from a tower of San Gimignano.
