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The Siege of Porto: Fight for Freedom

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

📍 Starting Point: Museu Militar, Rua do Heroísmo 329, 4300-256 Porto, Portugal

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇵🇹 Português

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Places you will visit

12

It will take you

85-115 mins

You will walk

5780 steps

Total distance

4.4 km

Route you will explore

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Finish point Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa
Lapa, 4000 Porto, Portugal

About this quest

Play a city game taking you through the hidden history of Porto and explore the fighting spirit of the city during the constitutional wars and the dictatorship.

During this walk, you will see places where the civil war was fought and the rebellious Portuenses made their stand. See the river from a new perspective, the culture of a city, the national theater, the first public library in the country, the old jail and the university rectory. 

Are you willing to fight for your rights, as they did? Step this way…

Highlights

  • The path will take you fromthe old dictatorship's State Police headquarters, by and old monastery, turned library, the medieval walls of the city, the old jail and court of Porto, the old building of the university, the engineering college, a military base and the monumental church of Lapa.

The mission: Your story in Porto

It is 1946. The dictator, Salazar, has been in power for a decade. However, dictatorships across Europe are in decline.

You’re Artur Souzão. You work for the state police as an intelligence officer, but nothing is as it seems. For centuries, your family has been part of a secret group dedicated to helping people rise up, and, now too, you strive to end the dictatorship. 

Something has been found in the old records of the town hall, something almost sacred.

It's your time to act! Small steps, Artur! Small steps…

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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09 Jun 2024
A great game to learn about the struggle of the Portuguese people! (moderated comment]

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