Arsenale di Venezia

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The Arsenale di Venezia, or Arsenal of Venice, was a shipyard in the north-east corner of Venice.

Throughout its history, it served as a base of operations for the Templar Order, with the renovation of the shipyard in 1320 being paid for by Templar funds. As such, the facility was treated by the Assassins as a Templar lair.

History

Conception

First built as a naval depot for private ships, the Arsenal was rebuilt and enlarged in 1320. From that point on, it was used by the Venetian state to construct and maintain its ships.

Famously, at the peak of production, shipbuilders at the Arsenal were able to produce an entire ship in a day. The impressive front gate (the Porta Magna) went up in 1460, in the classical Revivalist style.

Templar Treasure

Sometime he fought Rodrigo Borgia in Venice and obtained the Apple of Eden, Ezio Auditore infiltrated the Arsenale drydocks. Entering through a small building in the vicinity, Ezio engaged in a chase with an Agile Guard. By the time Ezio killed the guard, the chase had brought him the a treasure room containing a Templar strongbox. After taking what he wanted of it's contents, Ezio exited through a small tunnel.

Templar vessels

In 1486, the Arsenal served as the point of departure for the Templar vessel destined to collect an Apple of Eden from Cyprus, and also as the point of arrival for the aforementioned vessel two years later.

Gallery

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  Concept of the Arsenal.
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  Concept art of the shipyard interior.
• The interior of the shipyard.
  The interior of the shipyard.

Source

• Assassin's Creed II