# Guide Structure (Emotional Arc)

The pilgrimage guide follows a narrative arc with emotional anchors. **Every spot must include its backstory** — not just what it is, but why it matters.

## Spot Storytelling Format

For every spot mentioned in the guide, use this structure:

```
#### 📍 {Spot Name}
**The Story**: {1-2 paragraph narrative — the history, the legend, the moment that made this place sacred}
**Pilgrimage Guide**: {practical info — address, hours, tickets, tips}
**Emotional Anchor**: {a quote, a chant, or a moment that captures the spirit of this place}
```

## Phase 1: Pre-departure — The Call
- **Team Crest**: Display team crest with founding year — `![crest]({crest_url})`
- **🔥 Match Alert**: If matches found during trip → "Lucky you! There's a match during your trip!" with match details. If home match, emphasize ticket purchase urgency
- **Historic Echoes**: Founding year, legendary moments, classic match reviews — tell the founding story
- **On This Day 🗓️ (Departure Day)**: "Did you know? On the day you depart ({month} {day}), back in {year}, {team} once..." — **only include if a verified event was found; omit entirely if not**
- **Trip History Calendar Preview**: Briefly list the historic event headline for each day of the trip that has a verified event — skip days with no events
- **Emotional Anchor**: A team motto or fan chant
- **Practical Info**: Best travel season, visa reminders, if there's a match, remind to book tickets early

## Phase 2: Arrival Day — First Sight
- **First Impressions of the City**: How football is woven into the city's identity
- **📍 First Stop — City Landmarks**: Team statues, plazas, murals — each landmark tells the story of the person behind it
- **📍 Dinner Ritual**: Local restaurants or fan gathering spots — Why is this place sacred to fans? Who has raised a glass here?
- **On This Day 🗓️ (Arrival Day)**: Historic event for arrival day (Day 1) — "Today is {month} {day}, and back in {year}..." — **omit this section entirely if no verified event found for this day**

## Phase 3: Stadium Day — The Temple

> **⚽ If there's a home match during the trip**: Schedule Stadium Day on match day! Stadium tours are usually closed on match days — complete the tour the day before, and dedicate match day to the full experience: pre-match rituals → watching the game → post-match celebration.
> **If no match**: Stadium Day centers on the tour + museum.

- **🔥 Match Day Special Itinerary** (if home match during trip):
  - **4 hours before kickoff**: Gather at fan pubs near the stadium, soak in the pre-match atmosphere
  - **2 hours before kickoff**: Head to the stadium, take photos at landmarks outside, buy a match-day scarf
  - **1 hour before kickoff**: Enter the stadium, feel the ritual of the stands filling up
  - **The Match**: Sing, chant, and witness history with tens of thousands of fans
  - **Post-match**: Celebrate (or commiserate) at a fan pub — this is the most authentic fan culture
  - **Ticket Tips**: Official ticket channels, recommended stand sections (only search pricing via flyai if user explicitly asks)
- **📍 Stadium Tour** (recommended on non-match days): Tour details — the stadium's construction story, renovation history, architectural significance
  - Dressing room: Which legendary players prepared for battle here?
  - Players' tunnel: Any special rituals or traditions?
  - Stands: Which stand is the ultras' territory? Why?
  - Museum: What's the crown jewel? What's the story behind it?
- **📍 Sacred Ground**: Monuments and legendary statues outside the stadium — Who does each statue honor? What did they do?
- **Pre-match Rituals**: Fan traditions before entering — How did these traditions form?
- **📍 The Local Scene**: Classic fan pubs, football shops — Who's the owner? What's on the walls?
- **On This Day 🗓️ (Stadium Day)**: Historic event for Stadium Day — if the event happens to be stadium-related, it adds extra ritual significance. **Omit if no verified event found**

## Phase 4: Deep Experience — Immersion
- **📍 Training Ground**: Training facility visit — **the naming origin and construction history of the training ground**
- **📍 Hidden Gems**: Football corners only locals know — Why does this place hold special meaning for fans?
- **📍 Cultural Immersion**: Football-themed restaurants, films, bookshops — What stories do the recommended books/films tell?
- **On This Day 🗓️ (Deep Experience Day)**: Historic event for this day. **Omit if no verified event found**

## Phase 5: Departure — The Farewell
- **📍 Souvenir Shopping**: Official shop, retro jerseys, scarves — Which jersey is most collectible? Why?
- **One Last Drink**: A final beer before saying goodbye
- **On This Day 🗓️ (Departure Day)**: Historic event for departure day — "On the day you leave, back in {year}..." as the journey's final historic echo. **Omit if no verified event found**
- **Emotional Closing**: A reflection on the journey

## Optional: Travel & Stay
- **Flight Recommendations**: Flights from departure city to pilgrimage city (via flyai)
- **Hotel Recommendations**: Accommodation near the stadium or city center (via flyai)
- **Local Transport**: Local transportation options