Hidden Magic of Porto: A History Quest
Discover Porto through a self-guided walking quest created by a historian and lifelong Harry Potter fan. Explore real streets, façades and legends while uncovering a hidden magical layer inspired by the world you already know from films or books.
This quest is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by the rights holders of the Harry Potter universe.
Lugares que vais visitar
19
Isso levará você
-15-15 mins
Vais caminhar
2240 passos
Distância total
1.7 km
Destaques
On this route you will discover a hidden synagogue, learn what pharmacy and potion-making have in common, find out what is missing from the Clérigos Tower façade, and separate fact from fiction in the legends surrounding Livraria Lello, all while piecing together clues to uncover unexpected connections between Porto's history and a magical world.
A missão: A tua história em Porto
Over the last decade, relations between the magical and non-magical worlds have slowly begun to improve. More and more wizards believe that careful contact is better than total isolation.
Thus, an experimental cultural exchange programme was born: a rare chance for a limited number of non-magical people to find traces of magic hidden in real cities. Porto was chosen first. For centuries its old monasteries, trading streets, towers, pharmacies, stairways and bookshops have existed side by side with the magical world. No wonder it is sometimes hard to tell where history ends and magic begins.
Today, you are among the lucky few who have a chance to walk the streets of Porto and spot traces of magic where others see only façades and random details. Each solved riddle briefly lowers the protective charms and opens the way to the next location.
Complete every trial, and the experiment will be declared a success. As a reward you will unlock a bonus location – one the local wizarding community considers among the most atmospheric corners of Porto.
SOBRE ESTA EXPERIÊNCIA
O que esperar de Hidden Magic of Porto: A History Quest
Discover Porto through a self-guided walking quest created by a historian and lifelong Harry Potter fan. Explore real streets, façades and legends while uncovering a hidden magical layer inspired by the world you already know from films or books. This quest is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by the rights holders of the Harry Potter universe.
On this route you will discover a hidden synagogue, learn what pharmacy and potion-making have in common, find out what is missing from the Clérigos Tower façade, and separate fact from fiction in the legends surrounding Livraria Lello, all while piecing together clues to uncover unexpected connections between Porto's history and a magical world.
Start: Porto São Bento. Finish: Reitoria da Universidade do Porto. 19 challenges included.
Bom saber antes de jogar
- Mystery
- Hidden History
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Best in the morning to avoid the heat
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
Dicas e recomendações
Use calçado confortável
Você vai caminhar pela cidade; calçado confortável é essencial para aproveitar a experiência.
Carregue o telemóvel
Certifique-se de que o smartphone tem pelo menos 60% de bateria. O quest corre na app Questo e você vai usá-la o tempo todo.
Confira o tempo
É uma atividade ao ar livre. Leve guarda-chuva ou protetor solar consoante a previsão.
Leve uma câmara
Vai descobrir locais fotogénicos e recantos secretos ideais para recordações.
Mantenha-se hidratado
Leve água, sobretudo em meses quentes ou em quests longos.
Jogue com amigos
As quests são mais divertidas com amigos ou família. Cada pessoa que quiser jogar no próprio telemóvel precisa do seu próprio acesso.
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