Which Italian city serves as Ezio’s main base in Assassin’s Creed II?

Monteriggioni serves as Ezio’s main base in Assassin’s Creed II.

In the game, Ezio arrives at the fortified Tuscan town with his uncle Mario Auditore. The Villa Auditore becomes a headquarters where Ezio can receive guidance, manage upgrades, and return between missions. The location also functions as a visual symbol of the Auditore family’s recovery and the growth of Ezio’s network.

The real Monteriggioni is a medieval walled settlement in Tuscany, in the province of Siena. Its circular defensive walls and towers were built by the Republic of Siena in the early fourteenth century to guard against Florence. The game draws on these recognizable historical features while adapting the town for exploration and gameplay.

Monteriggioni is often confused with Florence or Venice because those cities host many major missions. Florence is Ezio’s birthplace, and Venice is another large setting, but the villa and surrounding settlement provide his recurring home base.