Lisbon city officials are launching the “Lisboa é tua!” (Lisbon is Yours!) initiative on Sunday, Sept. 20, transforming the Portuguese capital into an interactive urban discovery course. According to the Lisbon City Council (Câmara Municipal de Lisboa), the event runs from 10:00 to 13:00, starting and finishing at Campo das Cebolas, to encourage residents and visitors to explore local history and culture on foot.
Interactive Citywide Treasure Hunt
Participants use a dedicated mobile application to navigate a georeferenced route spanning multiple neighborhoods. Teams of up to five people solve challenges across a course stretching from Parque Eduardo VII and Terreiro do Paço, through Rato, Príncipe Real, Mouraria, and Alfama. According to municipal organizers, the gameplay format is designed to showcase the city’s architectural heritage, identity, and cultural background through active civic engagement.
Integration Into Lisbon Ativa
The urban treasure hunt serves as the inaugural event for a broader municipal campaign named Lisboa Ativa. According to the Lisbon City Council, Lisboa Ativa aims to increase physical activity and community mobility across the capital. The launch anchors a broader series of civic and recreational programming scheduled from Sept. 20 to Sept. 30, with full timetables published on the official Lisboa portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time does the event start? The launch event runs on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10:00 to 13:00.
- Where is the starting point? Participants begin and end their route at Campo das Cebolas.
- How many people can join a team? Teams can consist of up to five members using the event app.
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