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City exploration game
24h to the siege: Novara cannot fall
5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 60 min 2.9 km Novara App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
A self-guided walking tour through Novara's historic center, blending real history with puzzles at every stop. Follow the story of the 1849 Battle of Novara, the last stand of the First Italian War of Independence.
Cannonball scars, tolling bells and a soldier's cipher will lead you toward the moment a king abdicated and an empire's hopes collapsed.
Cannonball scars, tolling bells and a soldier's cipher will lead you toward the moment a king abdicated and an empire's hopes collapsed.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
From Castello di Novara, a 2.9 km loop of about an hour passes San Gaudenzio, the Baluardo Quintino Sella and the Broletto, reading cannonball scars and a soldier's cipher on the way to the 1849 battle. Risorgimento enthusiasts and couples who like their history with a puzzle will enjoy it most. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide about Charles Albert's abdication should book a guided tour instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A 1.5-hour walk through Novara's old town, stop by stop: the Castello, the Allea park, the Broletto, the Duomo, Barriera Albertina, the Dome of San Gaudenzio, the Townhall, Piazza Cavour and Palazzo Bellini.
Crack a cipher, count cannonball scars, and piece together the true story of the Battle of Novara.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Novara
A · Start
P.za Martiri della Libertà, 3, 28100 Novara NO, Italia
B · Finish
Via Fratelli Rosselli, 6-10, 28100 Novara NO, Italia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Priscilla e Roberto.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Priscilla e RobertoWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Step Into the Story
- Hidden History
- Loved by couples
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a history walking tour of the Battle of Novara?
Yes. The walk follows the 1849 Battle of Novara, the last stand of the First Italian War of Independence, and the moment King Charles Albert abdicated. Each stop tells the real history of the place and sets a puzzle, using details like cannonball scars, tolling bells and a soldier's cipher.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts and ends at the Castello di Novara, so you finish where you began. In between you pass Palazzo del Mercato, the Basilica di San Gaudenzio, Baluardo Quintino Sella, Piazza Cavour, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Broletto, Barriera Albertina and the Vittoria Alata monument.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on about an hour for a route of around 2.9 km through Novara's historic centre. You can pause at any point, stop for a coffee or a look inside a church, and continue later from where you left off.
Is it suitable for children?
The puzzles are rated medium difficulty and include things like deciphering a soldier's coded message, so the walk suits older children and teenagers who enjoy history and riddles. Younger children may find the story of a lost battle and the puzzles hard to follow without help.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No booking is needed. You start whenever you like on your phone, with no guide and no fixed group to join. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends or a couple can play together and solve the puzzles side by side.
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