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Targoviste highlights : Ceausescu last hours

4.18Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 69 min 2.3 km Targoviste App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

In this defining chapter of Romania's struggle for freedom, you, the soldier who played a pivotal role in the Ceaușescus' arrest, witness the tension and determination of those involved. 

The outcome remains uncertain, but the soldiers and tribunal members stand resolute, ready to shape the destiny of their nation. 

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Travellers from Bucharest who want the story of the 1989 revolution can play the soldier involved in the Ceaușescus' arrest while walking 2.3 km through Targoviste, from the heroes' monument past the bell tower, town hall and Teatrul Bulandra to the station. Allow around 90 minutes, in daylight. If you want a live guide to question about the revolution, or a lighter story for young children, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Take a romantic walk through the parks and streets of a former capital.

  • Appreciate the beauty of the city where more than 33 rulers ruled.

  • Unveil the history behind the last communist Romanian ruler's last days.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.18 / 5

11 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

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 “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Targoviste

A · Start

Piața Tricolorului, Târgoviște, România

B · Finish

Târgoviște, România

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by Team Skitty.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Team Skitty

Good to know before you play

  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can I follow the Ceausescu story in Targoviste on foot?
Yes. The story casts you as the soldier who played a pivotal role in the Ceaușescus' arrest, with the tension around the soldiers and tribunal members. The route crosses the town centre and includes the place linked to the couple's last hours before finishing at Gara Targoviste.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Monumentul eroilor and finishes at Gara Targoviste, the railway station, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass Maica Smara, the bell tower, the Constantin Brâncoveanu statue, the town hall, Casa Romanței museum, a church and Teatrul Bulandra.
How long does it take and how far is it?
Most players take around 90 minutes to 1.5 hours, including walking between the 11 stops and solving the puzzles at each one. The route covers about 2.3 km through the town centre, so it fits easily into a day trip.
Is it free, and do we need to book a time?
It is free to play, and no attraction tickets are needed for the stops. There is no group to join and no guide, so you start whenever you like on your phone, play together as a group, and pause to continue later.

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