Ponte di Rialto
The Ponte di Rialto, or the Rialto Bridge, is a landmark that connected the San Marco and San Polo districts of Venice across the Grand Canal, serving as a dividing line between the two.
The bridge is not only notable for the size of its large arch, but also for its main walkway lined with shops and stalls, which to this day remains a vibrant strolling and meeting place for the community around it.[1]
History
In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the Assassins visited the bridge[2] as part of their search for the clues to the havens Leonardo da Vinci hid in the city.[3] There, because of the reinforced guard patrols,[4] the Assassins were forced into a brawl and, though they managed to fight off the guards, they had to spend some hours recuperating before continuing their search.[5] While recuperating, they noticed a nearby sign[6] for the typographer's street revealed another puzzle fragment behind it.[7]
Trivia
- In Assassin's Creed II, the bridge was depicted as wooden, as construction did not begin on a stone bridge until 1588.
- A Glyph could be found underneath the bridge, just above the waterline on the east side.
Gallery
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Ponte di Rialto during the day -
Ponte di Rialto during the night -
Early concept art of the Ponte di Rialto
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Ponte di Rialto
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Portfolio 18
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 195
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 077
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Card 144
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci – Carnet de voyage 02