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The invasion of the fainting people - First romanian marathon in Kiseleff, Bucharest

The invasion of the fainting people - First romanian marathon in Kiseleff, Bucharest

On Pentecost Sunday in 1896, through the villages northwest of Bucharest, a news spread like wildfire: "The war has begun!". 

Under the eyes of the worried peasants, who were watching from in front of the gates, groups of five, seven, ten or twenty men, some in city clothes, others in peasant clothes, ran past, taking the road to Pitesti. 

Here and there, a man stops exhausted and falls, cursing, in the middle of the road. The others groan, grit their teeth and keep running...
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Places you will visit

11

It will take you

62-92 mins

You will walk

2890 steps

Total distance

2.2 km

Highlights

  • Walk along the oldest park in Bucharest, the place designed by the peisagist of the Imperial Gardens of Vienna.

  • Cross "The Park from the Road", the one that even Queen Mary liked to ride around, and the place who hosted the famous "flower fights".

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Race to the finish.

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Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

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The mission: Your story in Bucharest

It's Pentecost Sunday in 1896, and through the villages northwest of Bucharest, news spread like wildfire: "The war has begun!". 

Under the eyes of the worried peasants, who are watching from  the gates, groups of five, seven, ten or twenty men, some in city clothes, others in peasant clothes, run past, taking the road to Pitesti. 

Here and there, a man stops exhausted and falls, cursing, in the middle of the road. The others groan, grit their teeth and keep running...

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

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