After the earthquake: The story of a lifesaver

Name: After the earthquake: The story of a lifesaver
Brand: Questo
SKU: parcurilebucurestiuluiparculateneului1900
Rating: 4.7 (167 reviews)

4.67Player rating· 322 plays

A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY

Play at your pace · usually 90 min 4.1 km Bucharest App-guided

Play in

EnglishRomanian

The experience

About this quest

It is the imagined experiences of a young man who was in the center of Bucharest's at the time of the 1977 earthquake. He witnessed the horrific destruction all around him and decided to get involved in the rescue operations to help pull out people trapped under the rubble.

Although the story is full of dramatic moments, in the end it conveys a message of hope in human power to cope with difficult situations.

The game was developed in collaboration with researchers from the National Institute for Earth Physics, involved in the development of the guided tour "Bucharest and Earthquakes".

What makes this quest special

Highlights

The earthquake of March 4, 1977 hit Bucharest hard, causing huge damage and killing hundreds of people.Discover the buildings affected by the earthquake, what happened after the quake and the current situation regarding seismic risk. It follows the hypothetical story of a young man who unwittingly becomes a hero savior.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.67 / 5

167 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.