Prague, 1600. The city hums with secrets under Emperor Rudolf II—where scholars chase stars, symbols whisper from stone, and alchemists test the edge of the impossible. You’ve been summoned by the Academia Curiosorum Hominum to undertake a forbidden work: gather hidden ingredients across Old Town and Lesser Town, unite mind and myth, and forge the Philosopher’s Stone before time runs out.
Follow crowns, letters, and emblems etched into gates. Decipher statues, clocks, and halos. Cross the Charles Bridge under watchful saints and climb the Royal Steps toward power—each riddle revealing another ingredient for your Golden Chalice. Prague will test your wit, your attention, and your courage. The Emperor waits for no one.
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Storyline
Prague, year 1600. Emperor Rudolf II turns the city into the heart of alchemy and mystery. Hidden societies move in shadows, symbols speak to those who can read them, and whispers tell of the Philosopher’s Stone.
You have been chosen by the Academia Curiosorum Hominum. Seek secret ingredients scattered across the city. Only when all are gathered can the Stone be created.
But beware — Prague itself will test you with riddles and illusions. Trust your mind and remember: the Emperor waits for no one.
Experience's route
Starting point In front of the gate
Malá Štupartská 647/2, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, CzechiaFinish point The Prague Castle
Prvnà nádvořà Pražského hradu, Hradčany, 119 00 Praha-Praha 1, CzechiaPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
72-102 mins
You will walk
3810 steps
Total distance
2.9 km
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