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Highlights of Medieval Viterbo: The City of Popes

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Join the quest to save the first conclave from an ominous threat. As Raniero Gatti, acclaimed Captain of the People of Viterbo, solve clues while roaming the streets of the town. You will encounter memorable sights such as the Palazzo dei Papi, the Popes' Palace, and learn about the symbology and history of Viterbo and of its ruling families. The future of the town and of the papacy is in your hands.
Made by Marco Felici
⏱ 1 hrs📍 10 stopsfrom €7.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇮🇹 Italiano
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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

46-76 mins

You will walk

2100 steps

Total distance

1.6 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Piazza della Morte whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at Piazza San Lorenzo and see where you land on the Viterbo leaderboard.

Highlights

  • Discover how the word conclave, describing the meeting of cardinals deciding on a new Pope, came to be in Viterbo.

  • Learn why a lion is the symbol of the town.

  • Hear from Dante himself of the sacrilegious murder of Henry of Cornwall

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Manuel

01 Nov 2025
Excelente

Cindi Wallace

23 Sep 2025

Matteo1312

07 Jun 2025
Molto bello ed interessante, un modo piacevole di scoprire Viterbo

Dario Tascio

05 Aug 2024
Amazing experience! It gives you a glimpse of Viterbo's history while walking through its marvelous medieval monuments. I strongly suggest it to any visitor of the city

Obbie

11 Jul 2024
Fantastic game and l9ve seeing all the fountains

A note from Marco Felici

“Cambridge PhD, into research, policy and stories. Originally from Viterbo, Italy and now exploring life in Germany, one quest at a time.”

Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in Viterbo

It's the year 1271. After almost three years of conclave the cardinals have been locked within the Popes' Palace to speed up their decision. You, Raniero Gatti, Captain of the People of Viterbo, have been overseeing the process from its beginning.

Yet news of a threat lurk. You have been informed that an attack is planned on the conclave to kill the high clergy gathered at the Popes' Palace. You must act immediately and save the conclave. 

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Good to know before you play

  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN VITERBO

A history-led way to explore Viterbo

Highlights of Medieval Viterbo: The City of Popes is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Viterbo to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Piazza della Morte and finishes at Piazza San Lorenzo over 1.6 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 61 min; 1.6 km walking route; 10 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, Italian.

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