Located on the banks of the River Arno, Florence, the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany is famous for its history. Its importance in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance is of special note, as is its art, architecture and cultural heritage. Its fame in the video game world comes from its use as the setting for the enormously explorable Assassins Creed 2.

Mapped with unsettling accuracy, players can run, jump and even swim across Florence’s famous landmarks. Whether its the Palazzo Pitti or the Piazza Della Signorio, these are landmarks which any modern day assassin can visit, should their ‘business’ take them there.

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