Basilica di San Pietro

The Basilica di San Pietro is a basilica in Rome. Due to the fact that it isn't possible to walk around in Rome in Assassin's Creed II, the Basilica can only be viewed from afar. The Basilica appears in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood both as a landmark (heavily guarded with Papal Guards) and a Lair of Romulus.

The only way to get to the basilica in Brotherhood is by way of a bridge adjacent to the one leading to the Castel Sant'Angelo.

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The original Saint Peter's Basilica, built in 326, as opposed to the epic basilica that exists today, was constructed in the form of a Latin cross. An atrium, called the Garden of Paradise, stood at the entrance, beckoning followers through the main doorways of the church.

Unlike pagan temples, which were lavishly decorated, the facade of Saint Peter's was plain. The new Saint Peter's is far more ornate being built during the time of the Renaissance Popes. Building began during the early Renaissance in 1506 and was completed roughly 120 years later.

The Basilica was built on top of the old Circus of Nero, but before you start pulling out your popcorn and cotton candy, this wasn't a modern circus. The Roman crucifixions of Christians was the main act. Saint Peter, among many others, was hung up to die there. The Basilica was built on top of this anti-Christian site, as almost an intentional modification of history by Emperor Constantine, because if it no longer exists, it never happened, right?

Trivia

 * There is a special cutscene if Ezio throws the cardinal over the side of the rail. As he falls, Ezio grab onto the key around his neck and he says: "You saved me! Praise God!" before Ezio forcefully pulls the key, making the rope break and let the cardinal falls down to his death.
 * When exploring the Lair of Romulus, it starts to rain, this is the only time the weather changes in the Assassin's Creed series.

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