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The Secret of the Burian Tower

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Play at your pace · usually 1 min 0.5 km Žilina, Slovensko App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Discover the old town of Zilina through a 500-year-old mystery. A scribe vanished in the great fire of 1521, leaving one letter and a trail of clues hidden in real buildings. 

Follow it across arcaded squares and church hills, solve riddles that make you notice details most visitors miss, and uncover what he really saved from the flames. 

Perfect for curious travellers, couples and families who want more than an ordinary walking tour - all at your own pace, no guide needed.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and families with school-age children who like escape rooms can trace a scribe who vanished in the fire of 1521, from Mariánske námestie to Burianova veža, in about 50 minutes. It fits into a train stopover or a day trip towards Malá Fatra. Anyone wanting a live guide to ask questions should pick something else, since the app tells the story and you solve the riddles yourselves.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Walk from Marian Square with its arcades and Immaculata column to the "little Belvedere" - Rosenfeld Palace, then up to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Renaissance Burian Tower.

  • Solve a riddle at each stop, unlock true local stories, and reveal the fate of the scribe's iron box at the finale.

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

Žilina, Slovensko

A · Start

Mariánske námestie, 010 01 Žilina, Slovensko

B · Finish

Horný Val, 010 01 Žilina, Slovensko

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by Michal Gondžár.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Michal Gondžár

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts on Mariánske námestie, continues to Rosenfeldov palác and Katedrála Najsvätejšej Trojice, and finishes at Burianova veža. The whole route is about 0.5 km through Žilina's old town, with the app leading you from one place to the next.
How long does it take?
Most players take about 50 minutes, including the walking and the puzzles. The distance is only around 0.5 km, so most of the time goes on the story and the riddles. You can pause and continue later if you want a coffee break on the square.
Is it good for kids?
It suits families with school-age children, especially those who enjoy puzzles and escape rooms. The riddles ask you to spot details in real buildings around the old town, and the story follows a scribe who disappeared in the great fire of 1521 and left a trail of clues.
Do we have to pay or book a time?
No. The quest is free to play, and there is no time slot to book. You start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet, which makes it easy to fit around a train connection or a day trip.
Can we play it as a group?
Yes. Friends, couples or a family can follow the clues together on a phone, and since it is free to play there is nothing to arrange beforehand. Just start at Mariánske námestie and work through the riddles at your own pace.

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