Discover the mysteries of historical Bologna as an artist in search of inspiration, exploring the exciting bustle of the city and its local stories.

On this quest you will see the two leaning towers, Piazza Maggiore, and the Quadrilatero from a unique perspective. You will tour Bologna through its iconic centre, uncover its secrets, and find out what is hiding beneath.

Ready to experience Bologna’s mysteries and untold stories? Right this way...

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

Storyline:

You’re an emerging writer from London, whose debut novel was a success. But now writers’ block has struck. The year is 1815. Many of your friends have lost hope in your creative powers.

In your despair, you’ve come to Bologna. You heard the city’s many secrets and artistic flair inspire many artists. You’re on a mission to find your story. You refuse to leave Bologna until inspiration strikes.

Uncover the seven secrets that cloak Bologna in mystery
Explore the infamous streets of the Quadrilatero
Learn the story that left this medieval town in the mind of a young writer and became a world-famous tale
Play a fun city exploration game using your smartphone
Start the game at any hour and can pause it whenever you want

This is a self-guided/treasure hunt type of tour
Note there is no person assisting you at the starting point
Total walking distance of about 3 km
The city game typically around 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete (but you can go at your own pace!)
You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start
Pause the game at any time and restart whenever you want, from the place you left it at
You need an internet connection to play this city game