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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
City exploration game
Haunted Ploiesti: The Curse of the Bell
4.68Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 102 min 4.2 km Ploiești App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Legend has it that during the construction of St. John the Baptist Church in Ploiesti, a bell fell and killed a worker. The bell was melted down and recast, but it continued to crack and break every time it was rung.
Eventually, the townspeople became convinced that the bell was cursed and buried it in an undisclosed location. To this day, no one knows where the bell is buried.
Eventually, the townspeople became convinced that the bell was cursed and buried it in an undisclosed location. To this day, no one knows where the bell is buried.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Teenagers, young adults, couples and locals curious about Ploiești folklore will enjoy this 4.2 km walk from the Quintus Art Museum past old churches and the National Petroleum Museum to the Cathedral, following the legend of a cursed church bell. If two and a half hours on foot sounds like too much, or ghost stories are not your thing, pick a shorter, gentler quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Search for the cursed bell and break the spell. You and the children in the church choir had grown up hearing the story of the cursed bell and how it was said to bring misfortune and tragedy to anyone who disturbed it.
The St. John the Baptist Church was home to a cursed bell that had been buried somewhere for over two hundred years.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
Top rated4.6825 reviews
RON 34.99
per player · one-time · yours forever
An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
No booking slot · play any day
How many players?
1
Each player races on their own phone.
✓Instant access, unlock 24/7
✓It's yours forever, replay anytime
Full refund until you start playing · 15 stops · 1–2 hrs · 4.2 km
Your walk, at a glance
Ploiești
A · Start
Bulevardul Independenței 1, Ploiești 105300, România
B · Finish
Strada General Vasile Milea 1, Ploiești, România
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
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the legend of the cursed bell in Ploiești?
Legend says a bell fell and killed a worker while St. John the Baptist Church was being built. It was melted down and recast, but kept cracking whenever it was rung. Convinced it was cursed, the townspeople buried it somewhere secret, and no one knows where it lies today.
What is the Questo app and how does this quest work?
Questo is a phone app for self-guided city walks. It leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, and you can start whenever you like.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at the Quintus Art Museum and finishes at the Cathedral, so it does not end where it began. Along the 4.2 km route you pass 15 stops, including Casa Casatoriilor, the National Petroleum Museum, Virgin Mary Church and Biserica Sfânta Vineri.
How long does it take?
Most players take around two and a half hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for a coffee or split the route across two outings.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together, which suits friends or couples looking for an evening out. There is no set time slot to book: you start the quest whenever you are ready at the Quintus Art Museum.
What is the Curse of the Bell in Ploiești about?
The quest is built around a local-style legend of a church bell that repeatedly cracked after a fatal accident. You follow the fictionalized mystery through Ploiești to search for its hidden fate.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a guide or fixed start time, so you can start when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A self-guided ghost-story route through Ploiești
Haunted Ploiesti: The Curse of the Bell is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Ploiești rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route starts at Quintus Art Museum and finishes at Cathedral over 4.2 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 102 min; 4.2 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
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