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One of the oldest and tallest buildings. Mainly made of cobblestone and stone brick blocks. Currently the building is used as a major crafting workshop, with a crafting table, a brewing stand, an anvil and a grindstone. The tower is inspired in [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_civica_di_Bergamo Bergamo’s City Tower] (Campanone). | One of the oldest and tallest buildings. Mainly made of cobblestone and stone brick blocks. Currently the building is used as a major crafting workshop, with a crafting table, a brewing stand, an anvil and a grindstone. The tower is inspired in [https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_civica_di_Bergamo Bergamo’s City Tower] (Campanone). | ||
In October 2019, the original wooden ladder and the cobblestone pillar that supported it were replaced by a hydraulic elevator, making it around five times faster to reach the top floor of the tower. | In October 2019, the original wooden ladder and the cobblestone pillar that supported it were replaced by a hydraulic elevator, making it around five times faster to reach the top floor of the tower. Thanks to the height and central location of the building, it works as a guide for newcomers to indicate always where is the town center. | ||
=== Central Railway Station === | === Central Railway Station === | ||
[[File:Focegrossa Central Railway Station.png|thumb|Central Railway Station]] | [[File:Focegrossa Central Railway Station.png|thumb|Central Railway Station]] | ||
The Central Railway Station | The Central Railway Station was, until the completion of the Duomo di Focegrossa, the largest building in town in terms of area. It is mainly built in sandstone, with granite, andesite and diorite floors. The station works as a mobility hub, with 5 active iron rail lines, connection with a boat dock and housing the only Nether Portal in Focegrossa. This building was influenced by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milano_Centrale_railway_station Milan’s Central Railway Station]. | ||
=== Duomo di Focegrossa === | === Duomo di Focegrossa === | ||
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This building serves as the city’s town hall, and is opened to the public. It contains information about the city, a small library and the largest world map in the city. | This building serves as the city’s town hall, and is opened to the public. It contains information about the city, a small library and the largest world map in the city. | ||
=== | === Darsena === | ||
[[File:Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 12.03.55 p. m..png|thumb|Darsena dei Pommi, seen from Ticino street bridge]] | |||
The Darsena dei Pommi is a naturally generated lake, where a man-made coral reef was built. The lake is surrounded by residential buildings and is crossed by Ticino street through a bridge. With the development of the area, the lake has become one of the main tourist attractions of the town. | |||
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=== Kaapberg === | === Kaapberg === | ||
The Kaapberg (in english, Cape mountain) is a hill that offers a panoramic view of all the town. It has a paved path to the top. A viewpoint and a small guesthouse can be found up in the hill. | [[File:Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 12.08.35 p. m..png|thumb|View of Focegrossa from the top of the Kaapberg hill]] | ||
The Kaapberg (in english, Cape mountain) is a hill that offers a panoramic view of all the town. It has a paved path to the top. A viewpoint and a small guesthouse can be found up in the hill. With enough chunk render distance, players are able to see both Focegrossa City Tower and Bruhville's castle from the same point in the top of the hill. | |||
=== Fabbrica Bovisasca === | === Fabbrica Bovisasca === | ||
This industrial building is made almost entirely of clay brick blocks. While it was initially expected to be a simple build to cover a failed experience farm, the structure ended being one of the largest and most highlighted in the town. | This industrial building is made almost entirely of clay brick blocks. While it was initially expected to be a simple build to cover a failed experience farm, the structure ended being one of the largest and most highlighted in the town. | ||
=== 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, and the Galleria Gioia (See photo gallery below). | |||
== Neighborhoods == | == Neighborhoods == | ||
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=== Faretto === | === Faretto === | ||
This area in the north surrounds the town’s lighthouse and includes some houses in Faretto Beach. | This area in the north surrounds the town’s lighthouse and includes some houses in Faretto Beach, as well as Noordbaai Pier. | ||
=== Windkant === | === Windkant === | ||
This neighborhood is recognizable for its white houses and buildings inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Dutch_architecture Cape Dutch architecture]. This is mainly an urban area, but some landmarks like the Kaapberg viewpoint or Waterkloof Winery, located in the outskirts, are considered part of Windkant too. | This neighborhood is recognizable for its white houses and buildings inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Dutch_architecture Cape Dutch architecture]. This is mainly an urban area, but some landmarks like the Kaapberg viewpoint or Waterkloof Winery, located in the outskirts, are considered part of Windkant too. | ||
=== Capocittà === | |||
This area includes buildings around Duomo square, such as the Cathedral, the Town hall, or the City Museum. | |||
=== Niguarda === | |||
This part of the town was considered the most dangerous and less attractive, in part thanks to its industrial buildings, the elevated railways that converge upon arrival at Central Railway Station blocking sunlight and perspective, and empty terrains. In the last months, the area has improved significantly with the growth of the city. | |||
=== Capocittà === | |||
This region is developing north of Noordbaai pier, inspired in small coastal towns and suburbs of the Cape of Good Hope. The satellite railway station Focegrossa Voortrekkers is projected to be built in this new area. | |||
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
[[File:Map of Focegrossa(1).png|thumb|left|City Map]] | [[File:Map of Focegrossa(1).png|thumb|left|City Map]] | ||
[[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]] | |||
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 4 additional lines that connect Focegrossa Centrale with other 6 destinations (stations): | ||
* Belvedere Pavese (-1020, 770) | * Belvedere Pavese (-1020, 770) | ||
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* Duiwelsoog (-2150, 730) | * Duiwelsoog (-2150, 730) | ||
* Antwoord (-1270, 1040) | * Antwoord (-1270, 1040) | ||
* Porto di Mare | |||
* Chiesa Rossa | |||
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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Focegrossa also attracts visitors thanks to its varied architecture and its relative proximity to Sspawn. | Focegrossa also attracts visitors thanks to its varied architecture and its relative proximity to Sspawn. | ||
== Photo Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 12.50.06 p. m..png | |||
Monumental Cemetery.png|Monumental Cemetery | |||
Nelson Mandela Street.png|View of Nelson Mandela Street with the Duomo in the background | |||
Captura de Pantalla 2020-02-15 a la(s) 12.07.35 p. m..png|View of Focegrossa and Seveso river to the west | |||
View to the east.png|View towards the east. The lighthouse and Stellenbosch Park are visible | |||
Manzoni Street.png|View of Manzoni Street | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Curiosities == | == Curiosities == | ||