The Siege of Viterbo: Self Guided Exploration Game & Treasure Hunt

This is a self-guided exploration game played through the war-torn streets of Viterbo. You will explore 10 different locations while following the story of Barbara, a child who races through Viterbo's streets to deliver the emperor's order before the city falls. At each location, you will solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues around on statues, monuments or facades, and receive the instructions for the next chapter. The game focuses around the historic center, mixing real historical facts with local legends. Perfect for history buffs, adventure seekers and mystery lovers.

Starting from Piazza San Sisto, the stops are spaced on average 150m apart, with each location taking around 5-10 min to complete. The route passes through local landmarks & attractions such as Palazzo dei Priori, Santa Maria in Poggio and Porta Romana.

DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups involved. The full route covers about 1.4 km (0.9 mi) and takes around 1:00h to complete. You can play any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, IT.