Rocca di Ravaldino

The Rocca di Ravaldino, also known as the Castle of Ravaldino, is a castle located inside Forlì.

History

Built with a square plan and imposing corner towers, the Rocca di Ravaldino was constructed in 1471 by the architect Giorgio Marchesi Fiorentino, at the request of Pino III Ordelaffi, the lord of Forlì. Later on, it was enlarged into a citadel by Girolamo Riario, the new lord after Pino's son Sinibaldo.

At some point, Girolamo discovered an old and sealed tomb under the fortress, where he hid his precious artifacts and Templar-collected secrets. Unbeknownst to Girolamo, this was in fact in the tomb of the Assassin Qulan Gal, which could be accessed from a low wall beside the moat.

The castle also served as Caterina Sforza's stronghold during the battle of Forlì in 1488. Ezio Auditore placed the Apple of Eden into her care while he went to rescue her children, though Checco Orsi breached the castle and stole the Apple during Ezio's absence.

Behind the scenes

According to unreleased database entries found in the game files of Assassin's Creed: Identity, Ezio returned to the Rocca di Ravaldino to discover Girolamo Riario's hidden treasures in 1499. He eventually found a mysterious sword and a small cube with a red substance inside.

Gallery

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  Concept art of the Rocca di Ravaldino
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  Ezio and Niccolò fighting in front of the Rocca di Ravaldino
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  A Forlì guard informing Caterina about the incoming attack
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  Machiavelli, Ezio and Caterina defending the citadel
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  The Orsi brothers confronting Caterina

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed II (first appearance)
  • Battle of Forlì
• Assassin's Creed: Memories (mentioned only)
• Assassin's Creed: Identity – Forlì – A Crimson Sunset (non-canon)