Trier

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The Gold of the Merchant

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Trier, 310 AD: The young Markus Aurelius receives a mysterious letter from his uncle. What is the wealthy merchant Gaius Magnus hiding?

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Beginner
Family-friendly
Barrier-free
Sightseeing
Historic

About this tour

The year is 310 AD. In the Roman metropolis of Augusta Treverorum, the young Markus Aurelius leads a quiet life – until a letter from his uncle Gaius Magnus changes everything. The wealthy merchant asks for help, but his words are cryptic. Something isn’t quite right.

Accompany Markus through the ancient streets of Trier, past Roman monuments and hidden corners. Decipher ancient messages, follow the trail of an age-old mystery and discover what Gaius Magnus is really hiding. The history of Germany’s oldest city provides the backdrop to your investigation.

A tour for anyone who wants to experience Roman history, not just read about it – amongst real walls that have stood for almost 2,000 years.

The story behind the tour

Around 310 AD, Trier was a significant imperial residence of the Roman Empire. Constantine ruled the north-west of the empire, while several emperors vied for supremacy. Proximity to the imperial court brought commissions and prosperity; at the same time, the administration and the army had to be provisioned. Merchants, craftspeople, and enslaved individuals shaped the city’s daily life. Viticulture and trade were key economic sectors along the Moselle. There were stark social disparities between wealthy households and the common population, and the veneration of Roman deities was an integral part of religious life.

What's included

  • One game code per team
  • Story & instructions right in your browser — no app needed
  • Highscore and recap at the end of the tour

What you need

  • Charged smartphone with internet access
  • Playing time: about 90 min
  • Comfortable shoes — you'll be on foot
  • Just start — no on-site check-in, no fixed start time

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Start & Finish

Start

Porta Nigra

Finish

Imperial Baths

Tips for your visit

What’s on along this tour right now.

  • Trier Christmas Market by the cathedral and main market square

    November 20 – December 22, from 11:00

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Can you beat the highscore?

The top teams on this tour. Take them on.

  1. 1 Die HaWeianer
    3,835 pts
  2. 2 CAMJJE
    3,776 pts
  3. 3 Team Büsi
    3,725 pts
  4. 4 Team Ente
    3,675 pts
  5. 5 EiflerDetektive
    3,675 pts

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