Some of which, you may have not even known were based on or replicated from the real thing.
As a result, the iconic locations are a perfect fit to double-over onto our screens.
Quite literally creating a 1-to-1 model in the video game.
And shockingly, despite the long timeline, the Colosseum still stands today in Rome as a visitable monument.
Meaning, that it stood between 1500-1507, the era thatAssassin’s Creed Brotherhoodis set in.
One distinguishing feature that it is mostly owing to this relation is the map name.
Los Angeles derives its name from Spanish roots and translates to The Angels.
The map Los Santos inGTA Vis actually Spanish for The Saints, a play on the city’s name.
Thus, creating direct ties to the real-life location and the video games' open world.
One of the most prominent locations in Los Santos is no other than the Del Perro Pier.
Second to it is the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Highly known for being the resting place of the famous Italian sculptor, Michelangelo.
Milan Cathedral Dark Souls III
One of the most famously known locations inDark SoulsandDark Souls IIIis Anor Londo.
Which really isn’t much of a city and actually one giant epically looking cathedral.
Originally built in 1386 during the peak Gothic-Renaissance architectural era, and ultimately finalized in 1965.
As a result, visiting the Milan Cathedral in person creates an epically nostalgic experience.
Just don’t expect to meet a massive smoke barrier and boss while walking up to the doors.
Riley Fonger is a freelance writer, music lover, and gamer since adolescence.
