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The Lost Gold of Sibiu

4.82Player rating
Play at your pace Ā· usually 90 min 2.5 km Sibiu App-guided
Play in
English

The adventure

About this quest

What happens when an empire falls? The things that were meant to stay hidden start to move. For four centuries, Augustus’s treasure stayed exactly where he put it. But when the borders broke and the roads fell into ruin, the silence broke too. The treasure was stolen, traded, and smuggled across the continent for generations.


It passed through the hands of kings, thieves, and explorers, each of them carrying a piece of a story they didn't fully understand. Eventually, the trail went cold right here in this city. The final custodian left it behind, and they never came back to claim it.


That was centuries ago. Now, a mysterious clue has surfaced. The greatest treasury in history has been waiting here for hundreds of years. Are you the one who finally finishes the hunt?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, friends and families with older children or teens who would rather play a treasure hunt than follow a guide will enjoy this Roman-themed trail. Over 2.5 km and around 1.5 to 2 hours you follow Augustus's stolen gold past Muzeul Brukenthal, Podul Minciunilor and Casa Hecht to Piata Mare. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz, or with small children unlikely to manage puzzles and a long walk, should pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    šŸ›ļø Decipher Ancient Secrets – Solve puzzles hidden in the city's oldest architecture and see familiar streets in a whole new light.

    šŸƒ Race Against History & Outsmart the Past – Follow a 2,000-year-old trail and test your skills against a mystery that has remained unsolved for centuries.

    šŸŗ Recover the Lost Treasure – Step into an action-adventure story where the stakes are as high as the Roman Empire itself.

    šŸ‘„ The Ultimate Crew Challenge – Grab your smartest friends for a competitive mission that turns the city into your personal playground.

From people who played this quest

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the ā€œwe got it!ā€ moments.

The real-world playing space

Sibiu

A Ā· Start

Piața Mare 13, Sibiu 550163, Romania

B Ā· Finish

Piața Mare 3, 550163 Sibiu, Romania

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

What will I see in Sibiu on this walk?
The route crosses the historic centre, passing Fantana Falkenhayn, Muzeul Brukenthal, the city hall, Podul Minciunilor, Biserica Reformata, Palatul Asociatiei, the State Philharmonic, Piata Schiller and Casa Hecht before finishing in Piata Mare. Each stop comes with its story and a puzzle.
Where does the treasure hunt start and finish?
It starts at Colegiul Medicilor Sibiu and finishes in Piata Mare. The app guides you between 15 stops in order along a loop route through the old town, so you never need a map of your own.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about 100 minutes, so allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for the 2.5 km walk and the puzzles. You can pause whenever you like, stop for a coffee, and carry on later from where you left off.
Is it suitable for kids?
It works best for older children and teens who can enjoy solving puzzles based on the buildings and squares around them and can walk 2.5 km. Younger children may find the length and the clues hard going.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, groups can play together, and the game is free to play. There is no time slot to book and no group to join: start whenever suits you and go at your own pace.

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