Porto - The Invicta City

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Porto is undoubtedly a magical city, full of stories and mysteries, which you are going to explore through the Invicta City Game! 
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Within this playlist, you will be involved in one of the most important periods of the history of our City and help D. Pedro IV to fulfill his dying wish! 
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This playlist has 3 main Activities in 3 very special locations! Each Activity will have a set of challenges that you will need to fulfill successfully in order to unlock the Activity Badge, and aim for the last and most important badge of all: The Invictus Knight! 
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Porto has a motto that pretty much tells a lot about its history: Antiga (Ancient), Mui Nobre (Very Noble), Sempre Leal (Always Loyal) e Invicta (and Undefeated) Cidade do Porto. Shortly, Porto is known as the Invicta, meaning that the city was never defeated!
But let’s go back to the 19th century to understand the origins of this famous title:
Porto never accepted the rise of the absolutist D. Miguel to power (1828) and when D. Pedro took command of the Liberal movement, he found a powerful ally in the people of the city.
 
Between July 1832 and August 1833, Porto City was completely surrounded by the troops of D. Miguel - “the Siege of Porto”, and its people fought back with all the strength, bravery and brightness until the troops retreated in defeat! 
 
After the so-called Liberal War, a “new Portugal'' was born under the command of a liberal king - D. Pedro IV. Nevertheless, the Soldier King didn’t have much time to enjoy its victory, as he died from an infectious disease in 1835. His last will was to give his heart to the City of Porto, and a thankful act to its brave people, that should be placed in the most special place! 
 
As D. Pedro IV couldn’t deliver his heart personally, you’ll be the Knight that will have this responsibility! Facing many challenges, solving mysteries and collecting historical evidence, you’ll find just the right place to deliver D. Pedro’s heart!  
   
“Porto is not only a place… It’s a feeling!”
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Activities to complete

Complete the following activities, earn badges and you will see your playlist progress updated

S. Bento Expedition

Mandatory

45 minutes

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Our city Game starts in the S. Bento Train Station. In this activity, you will be asked to go inside the Train Station and complete 3 challenges which will help you find a way to deliver D. Pedros’ heart to its rightful place! 
Once you successfully complete the 3 tasks, you will unlock the S. Bento Explorer Badge! 
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S. Bento train station is not just a place of departure and arrival of passengers… It is also a true icon of art that is reflecting on its walls a little of the history and traditions of Portugal.  
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Located in the heart of the city of Porto, in Praça Almeida Garret - next to Avenida dos Aliados, São Bento Station is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. It is best known for its beautiful tile panels, telling the stories of Porto and its people. 
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D. Pedros’ heart could not rest in peace without firstly passing through one of the most important icons of the city. 
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Challenge 1:
S. Bento Train Station has more than 11 years of work in its Tiles Panels by the author João Colaço.  
How many tiles can be found in the S. Bento Train Station?
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Challenge 2:
D. João I and Filipa de Lencastre got married in the Sé of Porto, in one of the biggest events where people wore the best clothes and the city was covered in flowers! This wedding strengthened the alliance between Portugal and England, still strong nowadays.
Take a picture of the Tiles representing the Marriage of D. João I with Filipa de Lencastre.
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Challenge 3:
After long and tumultuous times of War, one of the richest men of Porto, Egas Moniz, and tutor of the future King of “Portucale”, went to meet the King of Afonso VII to propose peace and safety to the people. 
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Put together the Tiles representation of the Introduction of Egas Moniz and his sons to the King Afonso VII of Leão and Castela. 
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Get activity badge

S. Bento Explorer Badge Get this badge

If you have unlocked this first badge, you’re a true S. Bento Explorer. 
This Badge represents the first step into the Conquest of Porto City, by exploring the full story of S. Bento Train Station. It’s murals and tiles have unestimated value to the people of Porto! 
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In order to achieve the S. Bento Explorer Badge you need to successfully fulfill 3 Challenges.
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Tasks

Task no.1

Issued by organiser or scanning QR code

In order to achieve the S. Bento Explorer Badge you need to successfully fulfill 3 Challenges.
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Location

Tv. de São Bento, 4050-600 Porto, Portugal

Sé Neighborhood Expedition

Mandatory

1 hour

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Ribeira Expedition

Mandatory

1 hour

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Activities: 3

Started: 4

Completed playlist: 0

Time to complete: 2 hours 45 minutes

Organisers

Jumpinhub

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