Collecting every hidden item in Assassin's Creed 2 is one of the most memorable challenges for completionists exploring Renaissance Italy. In the city of Florence, players must locate 27 feathers spread across three distinct historical districts. Understanding where to look and how to track your progress makes this collection quest far more enjoyable.
Overview of Florence Feather Collecting
Florence is divided into three primary districts: San Giovanni, San Marco, and Santa Maria Novella. Each of these three districts contains exactly 9 feathers perched high above the streets. Players will generally find these collectibles resting on wooden beams, rooftop cranes, or building ledges.
Unlike target objectives or major story missions, feathers do not automatically appear on your main map. However, players can easily verify their progress by checking the DNA menu in the pause screen. This menu breaks down your collection total by city and individual district, allowing you to narrow down missing items.
San Giovanni District Locations
San Giovanni features feathers situated near iconic landmarks like the Palazzo Auditore and Santa Maria del Fiore. One feather rests atop the high cross of the Santa Maria del Fiore church. Another can be found perched on a wooden beam directly above Leonardo da Vinci's workshop.
Several other feathers in this district require careful navigation around water and rooftop structures. Look for cranes holding platforms or beams protruding over the docks to claim the remaining items. Triggering Eagle Vision while searching at night makes the white glow of each feather much easier to spot.
San Marco District Locations
The San Marco district places collectibles around busy urban streets and monumental structures such as the Basilica of Santa Croce. A prominent feather sits on the northern roof section of the Santa Croce church. Another collectible is hidden under an archway near the Ospedale Degli Innocenti.
Navigating the rooftops around the Palazzo Medici will reveal additional wooden scaffolding holding collectibles. Players should check above tailor shops and courtyard windows throughout the district. Systematic rooftop exploration ensures you won't miss any obscurely placed items.
Santa Maria Novella District Locations
In Santa Maria Novella, feathers are strategically placed around the city walls and famous plazas. You will find one feather resting on a central pillar inside the Mercato Vecchio marketplace. Another sits right near the main entrance roof of the Santa Maria Novella church.
Two additional feathers in this area hang from wooden planks and beams sticking out from the outer city wall. Gathering all 27 feathers in Florence brings you significantly closer to unlocking the Auditore Cape reward. Staying methodical by clearing one district at a time ensures a smooth collecting experience.
