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After the earthquake: The story of a lifesaver

4.68Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 90 min 4.1 km Bucharest App-guided
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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".

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Romanian speakers who want to understand the 4 March 1977 earthquake will value this walk: families who lived through it, students and anyone who follows seismic risk. Over nearly two hours and 4.1 km, a young rescuer's imagined story leads you past Scala, the Ateneu and the Palatul Telefoanelor. It is in Romanian only, and the scenes of people trapped under rubble may be heavy for young children.

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.

4.68 / 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. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Bucharest

A · Start

Piața 21 Decembrie 1989 nr.2, București, Romania

B · Finish

Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 2, București 030167, România

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Questo Quake.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Questo Quake

Good to know before you play

  • Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
  • Quest available only in Romanian

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can I play it in English?
No. The quest is available only in Romanian, so the story and the puzzles at each stop are in Romanian. It suits players who read the language comfortably, or groups where at least one person can read and translate as you walk.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The route is a loop of about 4.1 km. It starts at Fântâna de la Universitate and finishes at Palatul Suțu, passing places such as Scala, Cărturești, the Ateneu, Biserica Boteanu and the Palatul Telefoanelor. Most players take just under two hours, walking and puzzles included.
Is it suitable for children?
No minimum age is given, but the story describes heavy destruction and people trapped under rubble. Older children and teenagers who read Romanian and are curious about the earthquake are likely to engage with it best, while parents of younger children may prefer to judge the dramatic content first.
Do we need to book, and can we pause?
There is no time slot to book: the quest is free to play, so you can start whenever you like and play as a group of friends or family. You can pause and continue later. Note that some checkpoints may have temporary construction work nearby.

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