Hidden Gems Bologna: Untold Stories
What to expect
📖 A story-driven city walk through Bologna’s secrets, perfect for creative souls chasing inspiration.
Highlights
🕵️ Uncover the seven secrets that cloak Bologna in mystery
🏛️ Wander the infamous streets of the historic Quadrilatero
🎭 Discover the quirky, lesser-known side of the city
📚 Learn the origin of a small-town story that became a global tale
🖋️ Follow an artist’s journey through Bologna’s iconic landmarks, including the leaning towers and Piazza Maggiore
Description
Bologna is more than medieval charm and pasta plates—this quest invites you to explore its soul.
Step into the shoes of a struggling writer on a creative mission, and let the city unfold its hidden stories. As you walk through iconic spots like the Two Towers, Piazza Maggiore, and the vibrant Quadrilatero, you'll uncover curious legends, forgotten symbols, and the unusual inspiration that lingers in every alley.
This is a journey for explorers, dreamers, and storytellers alike.
With every clue and twist, you'll see Bologna in a way few ever do—and maybe, like your character, you’ll find your next story.
📜 STORYLINE:
The year is 1815.
You're a young writer from London whose debut novel caused a stir—but now the ink has run dry.
Doubt creeps in.
Friends say one good book is enough.
You refuse to believe them.
Desperate, you travel to Bologna—a place whispered about in creative circles.
A city of legends, art, and mystery.
They say its hidden stories can reignite lost inspiration.
You arrive with a blank page and a restless mind.
Now, it’s up to the city—and your curiosity—to help you write again.
You won’t leave until the story finds you.
Important information
⚬ This adventure is entirely self-guided via the app.
⚬ No on-site staff or actors; enjoy the game with just your smartphone.
⚠️ Children under 9 may find the puzzles challenging but are welcome to join.
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Address
Via Rizzoli, 42, 40126 Bologna BO
Starting Point
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana
Cancellation policy
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