The 2007 action/stealth game Assassin's Creed takes place in four large cities in the 12th century: Damascus, Acre, Masyaf and Jerusalem.GameSpot: Assassin's Creed Review (November 13, 2007)Assassin's Creed Wiki: Assassin's Creed Locations Each of the cities are massively explorable, featuring landmarks specific to each city, such as the Tower of David in Jerusalem.IGN: Assassin's Creed Preview (July 10, 2007)

The in-game versions of Damascus, Acre and Jerusalem in Assassin's Creed are each very large and detailed. Many gamers have compared the game's scope to that of a Grand Theft Auto game, both for its sheer size and also the player's ability to "free-roam."Ubisoft Forums: Image of Assasin's Creed Game WorldYahoo! Answers: How Big is Assassin's Creed The cities each feature several interactive elements, such as the following: climbable walls and buildings, historical landmarks, a socially stratified citizenry and destructible objects.IGN: Assassin's Creed Preview (July 10, 2007)

1. Ruins of Solomon's Temple
2. Dome of the Rock
3. Church of the Holy SepulchreChrisstubbs.com: The History Behind Assassin's Creed (July 17, 2008)
4. Tower of DavidIGN: Assassin's Creed Preview (July 10, 2007)