San Gimignano

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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 Assassin's Creed II because of the similar heights of the buildings. San Gimignano contains one Assassin's Tomb.

Assassination Targets

• Vieri de' Pazzi; The Rival of Ezio Auditore (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)

Database entry

Named after Saint Geminianus, who supposedly conjured up a dense fog to save the city of Modena from Attila the Hun, Sam Gimignano was founded in the 3rd Century. The city grew from the 10th Century onward as a stopping point along the pilgrimage to Rome.

In 1199, once its citizens grew wealthy, San Gimignano separated from the bishops of Volterra and became self-governing. The city's distinctive towers were created as its wealthy citizens competed to display how much money was actually in their pockets. In its heyday, the city had 72 towers.

But the plague of 1348 decimated San Gimignano. Without money for upkeep, the town started to fall apart. The council appealed to Florence, and Florence took control.

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 was murdered by Rodrigo Borgia and Emilio Barbarigo.

Gallery

• Ezio performing a Leap of Faith from a tower of San Gimignano.
  Ezio performing a Leap of Faith from a tower of San Gimignano.

Trivia

• San Gimignano is the only region without an Animus introduction.
• There is a doctor's stall outside the Salviati's Estate.
• San Gimignano is the only city with couples arguing over something.