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Bologna Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Quest
4(15 reviews)Bologna, Italy
1hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
In this self-guided city quest, participants assume the role of Andrea Satutto, a detective tasked with solving the murder of Giacomo di Pepoli in 1880 Bologna. Travelers will navigate the Old Town, exploring landmarks such as the Two Towers, University of Bologna, and Piazza Maggiore while piecing together clues to track down the killer. The quest includes solving riddles at the Fountain of Neptune and Porta Galliera to advance the storyline. This experience is suitable for individuals or groups who enjoy interactive exploration and role-playing games. It allows for flexible start times, enabling participants to pause for local cuisine like tortellini or gelato before continuing the quest. No specific group size is indicated, making it adaptable for various parties.
Itinerary
1
Porta Galliera
Porta Galliera was a gate or portal of the former outer medieval walls of the city of Bologna, Italy. It is the most ornamented of all the remaining gates. The gate was built during 1659-1661 by designs of the architect Bartolomeo Provaglia. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
2
Teatro Arena del Sole - Teatro Stabile di Bologna
The Arena del Sole is one of the historical theatres of Bologna. Its origins come to 1810. It was reopened in 1995 after eight years of reconstruction. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
3
Basilica Di San Petronio
It dominates Piazza Maggiore. The basilica is dedicated to the patron saint of the city, Saint Petronius, who was the bishop of Bologna in the fifth century. Construction began in 1390 and its main facade has remained unfinished since. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
4
Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita
The construction of the present Baroque church began in 1687-1690 under the designs of Giovanni Battista Bergonzoni, who built the elliptical plan with a dome designed by Giuseppe Tubertini, completed in 1787. The facade was not added till 1905. The sanctuary houses the sculptural group of Sorrow over Dead Christ (1463) by Niccolò dell'Arca. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
5
Parco della Montagnola
The Park of Montagnola is a public park in Bologna, Italy; it owes the original construction (1805) to Napoleonic rule, who commissioned the park design from Giovanni Battista Martinetti.
6
Archiginnasio Di Bologna
The building was begun at the end of February 1562, built very quickly, it was inaugurated on October 21, 1563. The building of the new "Schools" was named Archiginnasio after the classical term which was used to designate the Studium, as the University was first called, of Bologna.
7
Palazzo dei Banchi
Palazzo dei Banchi was the last building erected in Piazza Maggiore. Designed by Vignola in the 16th century, its spectacular façade was intended to hide the alleys of the rear market. Its name comes from the ancient presence of currency exchange “banks”
What's included / not included
Immersive mystery storyline with real-world cluesFlexibility (pause/resume anytime)Mobile access code11 puzzle challenges
A physical tour guide
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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