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| + | |rulers = [[Roman Republic]] and [[Roman Empire|Empire]] (4th century BCE – 476 CE)<br>[[Byzantine Empire]] (476 – 751)<br>[[Spanish Empire]] (1442 – 1501/1503 – 1707/1734 – 1806/1814 – 1861)<br>[[France|Kingdom of France]] (1495/1501 – 1503)<br>[[Joachim Murat]] (1808 – 1814) |
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| − | |founded = Greeks |
+ | |founded = [[Greece|Greeks]] |
| + | |date = 9th – 8th century BCE |
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+ | |landmark = [[Port of Naples]]<br>[[Castel dell'Ovo]]<br>[[Mount Vesuvius]]}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Naples''' (Italian: '''''Napoli'''''; Greek: '''''Neapolis'''''), is a major city located in southern [[Italy]], lying at the foot of [[Mount Vesuvius]]. During the [[Renaissance]], the city was the capital of the {{Wiki|Kingdom of Naples}}, the largest Italian state before the {{Wiki|Italian unification|unity}}. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| ⚫ | In the early 1500s, [[Cesare Borgia]] used the facilities in the [[ |
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| + | Being over 2,800 years old, Naples has its roots in [[Greece|Greek]] settlements that were founded during the 8th century BCE. Throughout its existence, ownership of the city changed numerous times and went from [[Rome|Romans]] to {{Wiki|Goths}} and back.<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Napoli]]</ref> |
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| + | In the {{Wiki|Middle Ages}}, the {{Wiki|Normans}} took control of the city and managed to remain in power for 300 years despite the leaders and nobles fighting over the ownership amongst themselves. [[France|French]] rule over Naples started in 1501 under [[Louis XII of France|King Louis XII]], though it only lasted until 1505, when [[Spain]], led by King Ferdinand, seized power. Under Spanish monarchy, Naples became one of [[Europe]]'s biggest cities.<ref name="Database" /> |
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| − | ===Napoli=== |
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| − | ''More than 2,800-years-old, Napoli (or Naples) has a deep and rich history, its roots lying in a Greek settlement founded during the 8th century B.C.E. Control of the city changed hands numerous times throughout its existence and for a period bounced back and forth between the Goths and Romans. In one famous account, the Byzantine Romans retook the city by entering on its aqueduct and bypassing the heavily guarded gates.'' |
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| ⚫ | In the early 1500s, [[Cesare Borgia]] used the facilities in the [[Porto di Napoli]] to construct a [[naval cannon]] small enough to be placed on a [[gondola]], as designed by [[Leonardo da Vinci]]. The designs and the prototype cannon were later destroyed in 1502 by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], before they could be put to use.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[Loose Cannon]]</ref> |
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| − | ''In the Middle Ages, the Normans took control and stayed in power for 300 years while their leaders and nobles feuded over who the rightful ruler was. Following their reign, control of the prosperous merchant city shifted between a host of city states and countries including France and Spain.'' |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | ''French rule began in 1501 under Louis XII. French control, however, only lasted until 1505, when Ferdinand seized power in the name of Spain. During this time, Naples became one of Europe's biggest cities, second only to Paris, as well as a cultural powerhouse of the Renaissance boasting artists like Laurana, de Messina and Poliziano.''<ref name="acBrotherhood">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' - [[War Machines|Leonardo's Machines]] - [[Loose Cannon]]</ref> |
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| + | Naples features in ''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' in the [[War Machine]] memory "[[Loose Cannon]]". Outside of this mission, players cannot visit the city, and it cannot be freely explored. |
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| + | In the mission, the arms of the [[Kingdom of France]] under the House of Bourbon were flown from the bridges of the [[Castel dell'Ovo]] despite the fact that the design was not yet in use. The House of Bourbon did not rule in France or Naples until long after the events of the game, and the arms used by the Kingdom of Naples were distinct from those of France anyway. |
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| − | ===Porto di Napoli=== |
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| − | [[File:Porto_di_Napoli.png|thumb|The Port of Naples]] |
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| − | ''Located directly to the east of Castel Nuovo, the Porto di Napoli has always been a center of commerce for the city. The porto's history reaches as far back as the Greeks, who first settled Napoli in the 9th century B.C.E.'' |
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| − | ''As the city grew, the harbour's role in European trade followed suit.''<ref name="acBrotherhood"/> |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| − | ===Castel Dell'Ovo=== |
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| + | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} |
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| − | [[File:Castel_dell'Ovo.png|thumb|Castel Dell'Ovo (Egg Castle), including the causeway to the mainland]] |
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| − | ''A medieval castle located on the former island of Megaride, the Castel Dell'Ovo is named for a legendary Roman poet who was believed to be a great sorcerer. Legend tells us that he placed a magical egg in the structure's foundation to support it.'' |
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| − | ''The original edifice was a fortified villa where the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus, was exiled in 476. Some contend Romulus acquired a strong distaste for omelettes during his stay there.'' |
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| − | ''I wonder why?''<ref name="acBrotherhood"/> |
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| − | ===Monte Vesuvio=== |
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| − | [[File:Monte_Vesuvio.png|thumb|Mount Vesuvius, as seen from the Bay of Naples.]] |
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| − | {{main|Monte Vesuvio}} |
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| − | ''Arguably one of the most fabled volcanoes in history, Vesuvio destroyed both Pompeii and Herculaneum when it erupted in 79 C.E., both of which were never rebuilt. Since that catastrophe, the sleeping monster has erupted three dozen times. It's still considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, as over 3 million people live within range of a major eruption. I hear property is cheap right now, maybe we should invest.''<ref name="acBrotherhood"/> |
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| + | [[Category:Cities in Italy]] |
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| − | Acbrotherhood-2.jpg|Chaos in Naples. |
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Revision as of 09:39, 1 June 2020
Naples (Italian: Napoli; Greek: Neapolis), is a major city located in southern Italy, lying at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. During the Renaissance, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Naples, the largest Italian state before the unity.
History
Being over 2,800 years old, Naples has its roots in Greek settlements that were founded during the 8th century BCE. Throughout its existence, ownership of the city changed numerous times and went from Romans to Goths and back.[1]
In the Middle Ages, the Normans took control of the city and managed to remain in power for 300 years despite the leaders and nobles fighting over the ownership amongst themselves. French rule over Naples started in 1501 under King Louis XII, though it only lasted until 1505, when Spain, led by King Ferdinand, seized power. Under Spanish monarchy, Naples became one of Europe's biggest cities.[1]
In the early 1500s, Cesare Borgia used the facilities in the Porto di Napoli to construct a naval cannon small enough to be placed on a gondola, as designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The designs and the prototype cannon were later destroyed in 1502 by the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze, before they could be put to use.[2]
Behind the scenes
Naples features in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood in the War Machine memory "Loose Cannon". Outside of this mission, players cannot visit the city, and it cannot be freely explored.
In the mission, the arms of the Kingdom of France under the House of Bourbon were flown from the bridges of the Castel dell'Ovo despite the fact that the design was not yet in use. The House of Bourbon did not rule in France or Naples until long after the events of the game, and the arms used by the Kingdom of Naples were distinct from those of France anyway.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Napoli
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Loose Cannon
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