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Venice was formed from the refugees from the Hunnic and Germanic invasion of Padua, Aquileia, and Altino. Since, Venice became a major trade and naval power in not just Italy, but all of Europe. The city soon became the new battleground of the war between the Assassins and Templars. | Venice was formed from the refugees from the Hunnic and Germanic invasion of Padua, Aquileia, and Altino. Since, Venice became a major trade and naval power in not just Italy, but all of Europe. The city soon became the new battleground of the war between the Assassins and Templars. | ||
== Landmarks == | |||
''Assassin's Creed II'' follow its original trademark of using famous real-life landmarks. But instead of the marvels of the Holy Land, ''Assassin's Creed II'' features landmarks such as Piazza San Marco, Campanile di San Marco, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basillica, the Grand Canal, the Little Canal, and Rialto Bridge. | |||
The Carnival of Venice is also featured in the game, altering the environment into a more festive atmosphere. Jesters and other performers and entertainers as well dancing is added into the city during the Carnival after you reach the memory. | |||
=== Basilica di San Marco === | |||
:''Main: [[Wikipedia:St Mark's Basilica|San Marco di Venezia]]'' | |||
[[File:San Marco (evening_view).jpg|thumb|Basilica di San Marco]] | |||
The '''Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark''' (officially known in Italian as the '''''Basilica Cattedrale Patriachale di San Marco''''' and commonly known as '''''Saint Mark's Basilica''''') is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of [[Venice]]. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It lies on Piazza San Marco (in the San Marco sestiere or district) adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. | |||
For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building was known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of Gold). t is here that [[Ezio]] assassinates [[Carlo Grimaldi]]. | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', San Marco is home to an Assassin's Tomb. This tomb can only be accessed by doing four different timed puzzles. Upon activating the switch on the floor, the player is quickly shown the route they must take to reach the lever before time runs out. | |||
=== Palazzo Ducale === | |||
:''Main: [[Wikipedia:Doge's Palace]]'' | |||
The '''Doge's Palace''' is called the '''Palazzo Ducale di Venezia'''. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice. Its two most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square , or rather the ''Piazzetta''. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. There is also effective use of colour contrasts. | |||
=== Santa Maria Dei Frari === | |||
:''Main: [[Wikipedia:Santa Maria Dei Frari]]'' | |||
[[Video:Assassin's Creed 2: Santa Maria Del Frari|thumb|300px|right|Santa Maria Del Frari preview.]] | |||
'''Santa Maria Del Frari''' is a church in [[Venice]] and home to a Templar Lair. It is only available in GameStop pre-orders exclusive for US versions, Master Assassin, White and Black Limited Editions of the Game. | |||
== Assassination Targets == | == Assassination Targets == | ||
*[[Emilio Barbarigo]]; Corrupt Merchant of Venice (DNA Sequence 7) | *[[Emilio Barbarigo]]; Corrupt Merchant of Venice (DNA Sequence 7) | ||
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*[[Dante Moro]]; Personal Bodyguard of Marco Barbarigo (DNA Sequence 10) | *[[Dante Moro]]; Personal Bodyguard of Marco Barbarigo (DNA Sequence 10) | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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File:Venice.jpg|Map of Venice | |||
File:Acwikivenice01.png|Ezio on the Rialto Bridge looking at the Grand Canal | File:Acwikivenice01.png|Ezio on the Rialto Bridge looking at the Grand Canal | ||
File:Acwikivenice02.jpg|Piazza San Marco, the principal square of Venice | File:Acwikivenice02.jpg|Piazza San Marco, the principal square of Venice | ||
Revision as of 17:01, 8 January 2010
Venice is a location in Assassin's Creed II. It is also the biggest city in Assassin's Creed II with 5 districts.
History
- Main article: wikipedia:History of the Republic of Venice
- Main article: wikipedia:Venice#History
During the 15th century, Venice was a part of a republic: The Most Serene Republic of Venice (Venetian: (Serenìsima) Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia, Italian: Serenissima Repubblica di Venezia) or Venetian Republic, often referred to as La Serenissima, in reference to its title in Venetian. The republic itself extended to a part of the Northeastern Italy and the coasts of the Adriatic Sea.
Venice was formed from the refugees from the Hunnic and Germanic invasion of Padua, Aquileia, and Altino. Since, Venice became a major trade and naval power in not just Italy, but all of Europe. The city soon became the new battleground of the war between the Assassins and Templars.
Landmarks
Assassin's Creed II follow its original trademark of using famous real-life landmarks. But instead of the marvels of the Holy Land, Assassin's Creed II features landmarks such as Piazza San Marco, Campanile di San Marco, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basillica, the Grand Canal, the Little Canal, and Rialto Bridge.
The Carnival of Venice is also featured in the game, altering the environment into a more festive atmosphere. Jesters and other performers and entertainers as well dancing is added into the city during the Carnival after you reach the memory.
Basilica di San Marco
- Main: San Marco di Venezia
The Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark (officially known in Italian as the Basilica Cattedrale Patriachale di San Marco and commonly known as Saint Mark's Basilica) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It lies on Piazza San Marco (in the San Marco sestiere or district) adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace.
For its opulent design, gilded Byzantine mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, from the 11th century on the building was known by the nickname Chiesa d'Oro (Church of Gold). t is here that Ezio assassinates Carlo Grimaldi.
In Assassin's Creed II, San Marco is home to an Assassin's Tomb. This tomb can only be accessed by doing four different timed puzzles. Upon activating the switch on the floor, the player is quickly shown the route they must take to reach the lever before time runs out.
Palazzo Ducale
- Main: Wikipedia:Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace is called the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice. Its two most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square , or rather the Piazzetta. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. There is also effective use of colour contrasts.
Santa Maria Dei Frari
thumb|300px|right|Santa Maria Del Frari preview.
Santa Maria Del Frari is a church in Venice and home to a Templar Lair. It is only available in GameStop pre-orders exclusive for US versions, Master Assassin, White and Black Limited Editions of the Game.
Assassination Targets
- Emilio Barbarigo; Corrupt Merchant of Venice (DNA Sequence 7)
- Carlo Grimaldi; Member of the Council of Ten (DNA Sequence 8)
- Marco Barbarigo; Doge of Venice (DNA Sequence 9)
- Silvio Barbarigo; Member of the Supreme Tribunal of Venice (DNA Sequence 10)
- Dante Moro; Personal Bodyguard of Marco Barbarigo (DNA Sequence 10)
Trivia
- Even after the events of Carnevale, the citizens will continue to celebrate it for the remainder of the game, albeit without fireworks.
- The enemies in Venice are far more skilled than the enemies in Florence, and are better equiped.
Gallery
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Map of Venice
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Ezio on the Rialto Bridge looking at the Grand Canal
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Piazza San Marco, the principal square of Venice
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Saint Mark's Basilica, principally used as the 'chapel' for the Venetian rulers -
The Grand Canal, concept art during the Venetian Masquerade Carnival -
Ezio silently takes out a guard
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