Acre Citadel

The Acre Citadel was a huge fortress located in the southern rich district of Acre, as well as the main residence of Richard I of England during the Third Crusade.
==History==
The citadel was essentially a small town that was heavily fortified against outside attacks, with huge walls and battlements. It contained the quarters of William of Montferrat, a Templar who governed the area whilst Richard was absent fighting the Saracens.Assassin's Creed – Assassination (William of Montferrat)
In 1191, a team of Assassins were sent by their Mentor, Al-Mualim, to keep William inside of the Citadel.Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Illusory Words Al-Mualim's team of Assassins eliminated Templar patrols,Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – With Arms Open Crusaders,Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Deadly Game and William's personal bodyguard, Isembart. From him, they learned that William was planning an ambush for Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – Fighting Fair The team then disrupted the ambush,Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow – The Unseen Knife allowing Altaïr to infiltrate the heavily guarded fortress, eliminate the archers patrolling its perimeter and then assassinate William.
A couple of years later, Altaïr and Maria Thorpe met at the top of the citadel's tower, where they made love and subsequently conceived a son.Assassin's Creed II – Modern day
==Behind the scenes==
The citadel is actually based on the real Templar's quarter and castle in Acre.The Historical Documentation of the Water Cisterns under the Jazzar Pasha Mosque in Acre by Bartosz Radojewski. www.iaa-conservation.org. Accessed 20 September 2021
==Gallery==
Kingrichardscitadeloutside.png|Altaïr facing the citadel's walls
Kingrichardscitadeltower.png|The citadel's tower
Kingrichardscitadelinnercitadel.jpg|The inner citadel
Richard.jpg|King Richard in front of the citadel
ACReb_Acre_citadels_walls1.jpg|A view of Acre Citadel's walls, simulated by Animus 4.38
ACReb_chambers_of_King_Richard's_steward_in_Acre_citadel.jpg|The chamber of King Richard's steward in Acre Citadel, simulated by Animus 4.38
ACReb_Acre_citadel's_walls.jpg|A view of Acre Citadel's walls, simulated by Animus 4.38
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed 
*Assassin's Creed II
*Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade
*Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Eagle's Shadow
==References==
fr:Citadelle d'Acre
Category:Landmarks in Acre
Category:Castles