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The Secret Dowry of Ada Kaleh

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Monumentul Partizanilor Mehedințeni, Crihala Sud, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

69-99 mins

You will walk

3810 steps

Total distance

2.9 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Monumentul Partizanilor Mehedințeni
Crihala Sud, Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Romania

About this quest

This experience is more than a simple walk through Drobeta-Turnu Severin; it is a journey through the echoes of a lost civilization.

Following the trail of unsent love letters, you will navigate the city's most iconic landmarks to piece together a story of a romance severed by the rising tides of the Danube, in the lost city Ada Kaleh. 

Players should reclaim a legendary family secret and discover the hidden soul of the city, where every stone and fountain tells the story of a vanished island.

Highlights

  • Decipher Love Letters: Act as a historian decoding 12 heartfelt letters that guide you through the city's history.Trace a Lost World: Visit landmarks that mirror the lost structures of Ada Kaleh, from water towers to fortress walls.Gather the Ingredients: Collect the components of a legendary rose jam recipe as you uncover the "gold" left behind by the lovers.

The mission: Your story in Drobeta-Turnu Severin

You are a young historian who has discovered a rusted tin box in the Danube Archives. Inside, a series of unopened letters from a young woman named Adile, daughter of a merchant from Ada Kaleh, to Radu, a sailor from Severin.

The island was swallowed by the waters in 1970, but Adile claims she hid their "dowry" - her family's secret recipe for golden rose jam - within the new city, hoping Radu would find it. Radu never arrived. Now, it is your turn.

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Best in the morning to avoid the heat
  • Fun to do as a couple

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

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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