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San Gimignano is a city located in the Tuscan region of Italy, and was the site of a medieval fortress during the Renaissance.

Numerous watch towers and monasteries, as well as tall towers that resembled skyscrapers, characterized 15th century San Gimignano.

History

Early development

Named after Saint Geminianus, who supposedly conjured up a dense fog to save the city of Modena from Attila the Hun, San Gimignano was founded in the 3rd century. The city grew from the 10th century onward as a stopping point along the pilgrimage route to Rome.^[1]

In 1199, once its citizens had grown wealthy, San Gimignano separated from the bishops of Volterra and became self-governing. The city's distinctive towers were created in the competition between its wealthy citizens, who wished to display how much money they had. In its prime, the city had 72 towers.^[1]

However, the plague of 1348 decimated San Gimignano. Without money for upkeep, the town began to fall apart. The council appealed to Florence for help, and Florence took control.^[1]

Pazzi conspiracy

In 1478, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze traveled to San Gimignano to spy on a clandestine Templar meeting, and to kill Vieri de' Pazzi with the assistance of Mario Auditore's mercenaries.^[2]

The Templars present at the meeting, including Grand Master Rodrigo Borgia, Francesco de' Pazzi, Jacopo de' Pazzi, and Vieri de' Pazzi, discussed the plot to end the House of Medici and take control of Florence. Once the meeting had ended and all that remained were Vieri and his guards, Mario and his mercenaries attacked them in a large open courtyard.^[2]

Meanwhile, Ezio climbed the ramparts overlooking the courtyard, and dueled with Vieri, eventually killing him.^[2]

Hunting the conspirators

After Ezio assassinated Vieri, he returned to Florence, where he met with Lorenzo de' Medici and acquired the identities of the remaining co-conspirators, two of whom had taken refuge in San Gimignano.

Upon entering the city, Ezio met with one of Mario's mercenaries, who informed him that the monk, Antonio Maffei, had fortified himself atop one of the tallest towers in the city, and had surrounded himself with archers.

Ezio made his way up the tower, assassinating guards and archers as he climbed higher. He eventually assassinated the monk on top of the tower, slaying the first of the two co-conspirators within the city.

The second of Ezio's targets in San Gimignano was the banker, Bernardo Baroncelli, who escaped from prison and remained hidden within the city. When Ezio located Bernardo, he was roaming the city with a group of guards around him, as he had grown paranoid of the Assassin after hearing of Antonio's death. Ezio still managed to assassinate Bernardo, however, and escape his guards.

With Friends 6 v — Jacopo being stabbed by Rodrigo

After killing the co-conspirators and finding out the location of Jacopo de' Pazzi, Ezio traveled to Santa Maria Assunta, to tail Jacopo to another Templar meeting. Ezio followed him to the ruins of an ancient Roman theater just outside of San Gimignano.

There, Jacopo met up with two other Templars, Emilio Barbarigo and Rodrigo Borgia, and the three discussed the failed plot to overthrow the Medici. Rodrigo blamed Jacopo for the failure of the operation, and stabbed Jacopo, before leaving him to die.

Rodrigo then swiftly had his guards capture Ezio, who had been spying on their meeting. Rodrigo claimed that he had expected Ezio to follow, and ordered his guards to kill the Assassin, before leaving with Emilio. However, Ezio stabbed the two soldiers restraining him, and dispatched the remaining guards.

After that, Ezio proceeded toward the dying Jacopo, and put an end to his suffering with his Hidden Blade. Ezio then left San Gimignano to return to Florence, and inform Lorenzo of his success in the city.

Landmarks

Trivia

In Assassin's Creed II, San Gimignano was the only city where couples could be seen engaging in arguments.
Even after synchronizing all of the viewpoints in San Gimignano, a small area to the left in the middle of the map remained unsynchronized. This part, however, is visible on the fast travel map.
Curiously, Medici guards remain here during Memory Sequence 13, rather than being replaced by Savonarola's guards like their Florentine counterparts.

Gallery

Appearances

Assassin's Creed II

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Assassin's Creed II – Database: San Gimignano
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Assassin's Creed II

[Database-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Assassin's Creed II – Database: San Gimignano

[AC2-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 Assassin's Creed II

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+|state = [[Tuscany]]
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+|rulers = [[House of Medici]]
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+|factions = [[House of Pazzi]]
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-|rulers    = [[House of Medici|Medici]]
+|date = 3rd century BCE
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+|targets = [[Vieri de' Pazzi]]<br>[[Bernardo Baroncelli]]<br>[[Antonio Maffei]]}}
-|founded   = [[wikipedia:Etruscan civilization|Etruscans]]
+'''San Gimignano''' is a city located in the [[Tuscany|Tuscan]] region of [[Italy]], and was the site of a medieval [[Forts|fortress]] during the [[Renaissance]].
-|date      = 3<sup>rd</sup> century BC
-|abandoned =
+Numerous watch towers and monasteries, as well as tall towers that resembled skyscrapers, characterized 15th century San Gimignano.
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-|targets   =*[[Vieri de' Pazzi]]
-*[[Bernardo Baroncelli]]
-*[[Antonio Maffei]]
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-'''San Gimignano''' is a city located in the [[Tuscany|Tuscan]] region of [[Italy]], and was the site of a medieval fortress during the [[Renaissance]]. Numerous watch towers and monasteries, as well as tall towers that resembled skyscrapers, characterized 15th century San Gimignano.
 ==History==
 ===Early development===
-Named after Saint Geminianus, who supposedly conjured up a dense fog to save the city of Modena from Attila the Hun, San Gimignano was founded in the 3rd Century. The city grew from the 10th Century onward as a stopping point along the pilgrimage route to Rome.<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
+Named after [[Geminianus|Saint Geminianus]], who supposedly conjured up a dense fog to save the city of {{Wiki|Modena}} from [[Attila the Hun]], San Gimignano was founded in the 3rd century. The city grew from the 10th century onward as a stopping point along the pilgrimage route to [[Rome]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Database: San Gimignano]]</ref>
-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.<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
+In 1199, once its citizens had grown wealthy, San Gimignano separated from the bishops of Volterra and became self-governing. The city's distinctive towers were created in the competition between its wealthy [[Civilians|citizens]], who wished to display how much money they had. In its prime, the city had [[72]] towers.<ref name="Database" />
-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.<ref name="ac2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
+However, the plague of 1348 decimated San Gimignano. Without money for upkeep, the town began to fall apart. The council appealed to [[Florence]] for help, and Florence took control.<ref name="Database" />
+===Pazzi conspiracy===
-My name is Adam and I'm 9 years old.  I have just finished rniadeg The Youngest Templer and I loved it!!!!  I made my mom search the web for the next in the series   but to no avail.  When is the next book coming out?  Thanks,Adam
+[[File:WGA 10 v.png|right|thumb|250px|The Templar meeting]]
-My name is Adam and I'm 9 years old.  I have just finished rniadeg The Youngest Templer and I loved it!!!!  I made my mom search the web for the next in the series   but to no avail.  When is the next book coming out?  Thanks,Adam
+In 1478, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] traveled to San Gimignano to spy on a clandestine [[Templars|Templar]] meeting, and to kill [[Vieri de' Pazzi]] with the assistance of [[Mario Auditore]]'s [[mercenaries]].<ref name="AC2">''Assassin's Creed II''</ref>
+The Templars present at the meeting, including [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[Rodrigo Borgia]], [[Francesco de' Pazzi]], [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], and Vieri de' Pazzi, discussed the [[Pazzi conspiracy|plot]] to end the [[House of Medici]] and take control of Florence. Once the meeting had ended and all that remained were Vieri and his [[guards]], Mario and his mercenaries attacked them in a large open courtyard.<ref name="AC2" />
-===Hunting the co-conspirators===
-[[File:Conference.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Vieri, Francesco and Jacopo de' Pazzi discussing their plans with a mysterious man.]] After Ezio assassinated Vieri, he returned to Florence, where he met with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and acquired the identities of the remaining co-conspirators, two of which took refuge in San Gimignano.
+Meanwhile, Ezio climbed the ramparts overlooking the courtyard, and dueled with Vieri, eventually killing him.<ref name="AC2" />
-Upon entering the city, Ezio met with one of Mario's mercenaries, who informed him that the monk, [[Antonio Maffei]], fortified himself atop one of the tallest towers in the city, surrounding himself with archers and [[guards]] alike, while he spouted scripture. Ezio made his way up the tower, assassinating guards and archers on his way up. He eventually assassinated the monk on top of the tower, slaying the first of the two co-conspirators within the city.
+===Hunting the conspirators===
-The second of Ezio's targets in San Gimignano was the banker, [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], who escaped from prison and continued to remain hidden within the city. However, Ezio located Bernardo, who was roaming the city with a group of guards surrounding him. Bernardo continued his walk while attempting to reassure himself that the Assassin would not find him. Ezio still managed, however, to assassinate Bernardo, and escape his guards.
+After Ezio assassinated Vieri, he returned to Florence, where he met with [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and acquired the identities of the remaining co-[[Pazzi conspiracy|conspirators]], two of whom had taken refuge in San Gimignano.
+Upon entering the city, Ezio met with one of Mario's mercenaries, who informed him that the monk, [[Antonio Maffei]], had fortified himself atop one of the tallest towers in the city, and had surrounded himself with [[archers]].
-[[File:Jacobo that sword stab by the neck.jpg|thumb|250px|Jacopo de' Pazzi being stabbed by Rodrigo Borgia.]]After killing the co-conspirators and finding out the location of [[Jacopo de' Pazzi]], Ezio traveled to [[Santa Maria Assunta]], to tail Jacopo to a Templar meeting. Ezio followed him to the ruins of an [[Antico Teatro Romano|ancient Roman theatre]] located just outside of San Gimignano. There, Jacopo met up with two other Templars, [[Emilio Barbarigo]] and [[Rodrigo Borgia]], and the three discussed the failure of the plot to overthrow the Medici. Rodrigo blamed Jacopo for the failure of the operation, and stabbed Jacopo, leaving him to die.
+Ezio made his way up the tower, assassinating guards and archers as he climbed higher. He eventually assassinated the monk on top of the tower, slaying the first of the two co-conspirators within the city.
-Rodrigo then swiftly had his guards capture Ezio, who had been spying on their meeting. Rodrigo claimed he had planned for Ezio to follow, and then ordered his guards to kill Ezio, before leaving with Emilio. Ezio stabbed the two guards restraining him, and dispatched the remaining guards. After that, Ezio proceeded toward Jacopo's dying body, and put an end to his suffering with his hidden blade. Ezio then left San Gimignano to return to Florence and inform Lorenzo of his success in the city.
+The second of Ezio's targets in San Gimignano was the banker, [[Bernardo Baroncelli]], who escaped from prison and remained hidden within the city. When Ezio located Bernardo, he was roaming the city with a group of guards around him, as he had grown paranoid of the Assassin after hearing of Antonio's death. Ezio still managed to assassinate Bernardo, however, and escape his guards.
-==Landmarks==
-[[File:Torre_grossa.jpg|thumb|242px|The Torre Grossa.]]
-*[[Torre Grossa]] ([[Assassin's Tombs|Assassin's Tomb]] location)
-*[[Santa Maria Assunta]] ([[Glyphs|Glyph]] location)
-*[[Antico Teatro Romano]] ([[Glyphs|Glyph]] location)
-*[[Torre del Diavolo]] ([[Glyphs|Glyph]] location)
-*[[Torre dei Salvucci]] ([[Glyphs|Glyph]] location)
+[[File:With Friends 6 v.png|thumb|250px|left|Jacopo being stabbed by Rodrigo]]
-==Assassination targets==
+After killing the co-conspirators and finding out the location of Jacopo de' Pazzi, Ezio traveled to [[Santa Maria Assunta]], to tail Jacopo to another Templar meeting. Ezio followed him to the ruins of an [[Antico Teatro Romano|ancient Roman theater]] just outside of San Gimignano.
+There, Jacopo met up with two other Templars, [[Emilio Barbarigo]] and Rodrigo Borgia, and the three discussed the failed plot to overthrow the Medici. Rodrigo blamed Jacopo for the failure of the operation, and stabbed Jacopo, before leaving him to die.
-*[[Vieri de' Pazzi]]; Nemesis of the [[House of Auditore|Auditore family]] (DNA Sequence 3)
-*[[Bernardo 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 and head of the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]] (DNA Sequence 5)
+Rodrigo then swiftly had his guards capture Ezio, who had been spying on their meeting. Rodrigo claimed that he had expected Ezio to follow, and ordered his guards to kill the Assassin, before leaving with Emilio. However, Ezio stabbed the two soldiers restraining him, and dispatched the remaining guards.
-==Trivia==
-*San Gimignano is the only city where couples can be seen engaging in arguments.
-*Even after [[Synchronization|synchronizing]] all of the viewpoints in San Gimignano, a small area to the left in the middle of the map remains unsynchronized.
+After that, Ezio proceeded toward the dying Jacopo, and put an end to his suffering with his [[Hidden Blade]]. Ezio then left San Gimignano to return to Florence, and inform Lorenzo of his success in the city.
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
+==Landmarks==
+[[File:Torre_grossa.jpg|thumb|250px|The Torre Grossa]]
+*[[Torre Grossa]]
+*[[Santa Maria Assunta]]
+*[[Antico Teatro Romano]]
+*[[Torre del Diavolo]]
+*[[Torri dei Salvucci]]
+==Trivia==
+*In ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', San Gimignano was the only city where couples could be seen engaging in arguments.
+*Even after [[Synchronization|synchronizing]] all of the [[Viewpoints|viewpoints]] in San Gimignano, a small area to the left in the middle of the map remained unsynchronized. This part, however, is visible on the fast travel map.
+*Curiously, Medici guards remain here during Memory Sequence 13, rather than being replaced by Savonarola's guards like their Florentine counterparts.
 ==Gallery==
+<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
+AC2 san gimignano map.jpeg|A map of the city of San Gimignano
+Sangimignanoart.jpg|Concept art for San Gimignano
+Tuscany Panoramic.jpg|Panoramic view of the San Gimignano streets
+WGA 19 v.png|Mario Auditore's mercenaries in San Gimignano
+Ezio-San Gimignano.jpg|Ezio riding a [[Horses|horse]] with San Gimignano in the background
+AC2 san gimignano smoke.jpeg|Ezio fleeing from pursuing guards
+AC2 tuscan agile.jpg|Ezio fleeing an [[Agile guards|Agile]] in San Gimignano
+Town Crier 2.png|Ezio [[freerunning]] toward a San Gimignano tower
+AC2 san gimignano leap.jpg|Ezio leaping from a tower in San Gimignano
+San Gimignano Panoramas.png|Panoramic views of San Gimignano
+</gallery>
+==Appearances==
-<center><gallery captionalign="left">
+*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''
-File:Sangimignanoart.jpg|Concept art for San Gimignano.
-File:Ezio-San_Gimignano.jpg|Ezio riding a horse with San Gimignano in the background.
-images-5.jpeg|Ezio fleeing from pursuing guards.
-images-4.jpeg|A map of the city of San Gimignano's with the location of the feathers and glyphs.
-Tuscany Panoramic.jpg|Panoramic view of the San Gimignano streets.
-</gallery></center>
+==References==
-{{ACII}}
+{{Reflist}}
-[[Category:Assassin's Creed II Locations]]
+{{AC2}}
-[[Category:Cities of Europe]]
+[[pt-br:San Gimignano]]
+[[Category:Cities in Italy]]
 [[Category:Tuscany]]