Palermo — The Map of the Norman Kings
- 8 stops
- ~2 h 30
- 2.1 km
Chiara Lo Verde is sure that Palermo holds secrets as golden as its mosaics, and a hidden sheet confirms it. On the trail of Roger II, the Norman king who made Sicily splendid, a forgotten treasure awaits her among majestic theatres and glittering churches. One map, eight places, a royal mystery to uncover. Ready to gather the crew and set off on the adventure?
Highlights
The city becomes your game
Real streets, squares and landmarks become the board: explore the real city following Piracity's digital compass.
Stories and riddles at every stop
Read the tale of the place and its curiosities, then solve a quiz, a riddle, an anagram or a logic puzzle.
Play together, as a crew
Solo, as a couple or with your crew: move together, compare clues and climb the leaderboard.
For everyone, families included
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.
The stages of the route
At every stop, the story of the place and three curiosities await you. Then it's your turn to solve the riddle.
A taste of the first stops
- 1
Stage 1
Teatro Massimo
- 2
Stage 2
Mercato del Capo e Sant'Agostino
- 3
Stage 3
Quattro Canti
+5 stages to discover
The remaining stops stay secret until you play. Buy the map to reveal them.
Where you'll play · 8 stages
How it works
- 1
Gather your crew
- Buy the map and reach the starting point with your group.
- One phone is enough: the whole group plays together, as many as you like.
- Choose to play solo, as a couple or as a team.
- 2
Start the mission
- A quick briefing and you set sail: the adventure begins.
- The digital compass guides you to the first real stop.
- The story unfolds step by step as you walk.
- 3
Solve the stops
- At each place you tackle riddles, quizzes and codes to crack.
- Once you reach a stop, the next one unlocks automatically.
- Every challenge you solve earns you points.
- 4
Win the treasure
- Complete every stop and reach the final treasure.
- Climb the leaderboard and challenge other crews.
- Relive the adventure with the memories of your quest.
Frequently asked questions
€11.99 per group. One purchase unlocks the map on one phone and the whole group plays together, as many of you as you like. You get access by email right away and the map stays valid for 1 year.
No, you can play straight from the browser: Piracity is a web app (PWA) you add to your home screen in two taps.
About 2.5–3 hours on foot, at an easy pace, including stops to solve the puzzles. Each map's page shows its stages, distance and estimated time.
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.
One smartphone for the whole group, comfortable shoes and a taste for exploring.
Need help? Write to info@piracity.app
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