Arsenale di Venezia
is really Venetian Arsenal, Venice, Italy
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The Republic's fortified shipyard, where Ezio storms a mercenary-held stronghold.
The real place
The Renaissance Porta Magna gate dates from about 1460. Much of the complex is still a naval area or a Biennale exhibition space.
Visiting
The Porta Magna and its stone lions can be seen from outside at any time. The interior opens mainly during the Biennale.
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