During the early 16th century, the Antico district, like the Centro and Campagna districts, fell into disrepair under the rule of the House of Borgia. They exerted their influence over the citizens of the district through three Borgia Towers, each guarded by a Borgia Captain. By 1503, Ezio Auditore had burned down all of the Borgia Towers and had re-opened most of the shops. He had also already re-established the Thieves Guild under the disguise of an inn, as the La Volpe Addormentata, at the request of fellow Assassin La Volpe, in order to aid him in his war against the Borgia.