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'''Focegrossa''' (in Italian: ''Focegrossa''; in Afrikaans: ''Grootriviermond'') is a town in the survival 1.14 world of [https://projectcitybuild.com PCB]. It dates since the 28th of July of 2019, when the founder’s cabin was erected. The town is located west from SSpawn, at -760, 710 and was built by Munozdav. | '''Focegrossa''' (in Italian: ''Focegrossa''; in Afrikaans: ''Grootriviermond'') is a town in the survival 1.14 world of [https://projectcitybuild.com PCB]. It dates since the 28th of July of 2019, when the founder’s cabin was erected. The town is located west from SSpawn, at -760, 710 and was built by Munozdav. The town rests in an area originally shared by plains, savanna and desert biomes, facing also an ocean. | ||
The town rests in an area originally shared by plains, savanna and desert biomes, facing also an ocean | |||
Focegrossa is one of the major towns in the 1.14 survival world, being the only one under continuous and uninterrupted development since the reset in July 2019. Some of the largest buildings in the map are located in the city, such as the ''Duomo di Focegrossa'' (Town Cathedral), the Central Railway Station, the ''Palazzo De Marchi'' (Town Hall) or ''Fabbrica Bovisasca''. Focegrossa’s railway system, with its hub at the Central Railway Station, is the largest iron railway network in the map in terms of rails placed. | Focegrossa is one of the major towns in the 1.14 survival world, being the only one under continuous and uninterrupted development since the reset in July 2019. Some of the largest buildings in the map are located in the city, such as the ''Duomo di Focegrossa'' (Town Cathedral), the Central Railway Station, the ''Palazzo De Marchi'' (Town Hall) or ''Fabbrica Bovisasca''. Focegrossa’s railway system, with its hub at the Central Railway Station, is the largest iron railway network in the map in terms of rails placed. | ||
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In late September 2019, the construction of the town’s cathedral (Duomo) started, finishing the structure by the end of November 2019. By December, various buildings around Duomo Square, like the town hall, were also created. | In late September 2019, the construction of the town’s cathedral (Duomo) started, finishing the structure by the end of November 2019. By December, various buildings around Duomo Square, like the town hall, were also created. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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=== Other landmarks === | === Other landmarks === | ||
Other important buildings and landmarks of Focegrossa are the City Public Library, the Waterkloof Winery, the Noordbaai Pier, the Monumental Cemetery, the City Council, San Filippo fort, the City Lighthouse, the Groote Kerk, | Other important buildings and landmarks of Focegrossa are the City Public Library, the Waterkloof Winery, the Noordbaai Pier, the Monumental Cemetery, the City Council, San Filippo fort, the City Lighthouse, the Groote Kerk, the Galleria Gioia, the Politecnico and the area around Farini Square (See photo gallery below). | ||
== Neighborhoods == | == Neighborhoods == | ||
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== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
[[File: | [[File:Captura de Pantalla 2020-12-25 a la(s) 10.11.50 p. m..png|alt=|left|thumb|Entrance of the Subway Stop of Centrale FF]] | ||
[[File:Focegrossa Railway System.png|thumb|left|Focegrossa Railway System]] | [[File:Focegrossa Railway System.png|thumb|left|Focegrossa Railway System]] | ||
[[File:Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 11.52.46 a. m..png|thumb|FF Sspawn Station. The island to the right is Survival Spawn island]] | [[File:Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 11.52.46 a. m..png|thumb|FF Sspawn Station. The island to the right is Survival Spawn island]] | ||
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The most efficient ways to get to the city are by boat or by iron rail. The town has several boat docks along its sea and river shores, and can be reached from spawn without having to dismount from the boat. | The most efficient ways to get to the city are by boat or by iron rail. The town has several boat docks along its sea and river shores, and can be reached from spawn without having to dismount from the boat. | ||
The city can be reached through an iron railway line connecting SSpawn station with Focegrossa Central Station. The town railway network has always been in expansion and currently includes | The city can be reached through an iron railway line connecting SSpawn station with Focegrossa Central Station. The town railway network has always been in expansion and currently includes 6 additional lines that connect Focegrossa Centrale with other destinations. | ||
It is rumoured, according to some testimonials and evidence, that a boat ice rail runs in the deep undergrounds of Focegrossa. However, these versions are not official and there is no station or clear pathway to go to or come from this supposed ice rail. | It is rumoured, according to some testimonials and evidence, that a boat ice rail runs in the deep undergrounds of Focegrossa. However, these versions are not official and there is no station or clear pathway to go to or come from this supposed ice rail. | ||
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* The name ‘Focegrossa’ simplifies the expression ‘Foce Grossa’, which means “great river mouth”, following the actual river mouth that generated in the area. The Afrikaans version of the name, “Grootriviermond”, is a translation of the same name. | * The name ‘Focegrossa’ simplifies the expression ‘Foce Grossa’, which means “great river mouth”, following the actual river mouth that generated in the area. The Afrikaans version of the name, “Grootriviermond”, is a translation of the same name. | ||
* Although the city is easily reachable from Sspawn, it has only been griefed | * Although the city is easily reachable from Sspawn, it has only been griefed twice in its entire existence. | ||
* Despite the size of the great flower garden in Waterkloof Winery, Stellenbosch Park is the only place in town where all the flower varieties of the game (except wither rose) can be found. | * Despite the size of the great flower garden in Waterkloof Winery, Stellenbosch Park is the only place in town where all the flower varieties of the game (except wither rose) can be found. | ||