Pedro Coloma: Spanish baron and wild benefactor of Bornem returns as a guide in an interactive walk along the most beautiful spots in the center. A varied 8 km route takes you past a historic castle, through the former count's hunting grounds, an abbey, a special spring with legends, an underground Romanesque crypt, and much more! For the little ones, the walk can also be shortened to a child-friendly route of 3 km.
With great enthusiasm, he guides hikers and families with children through the core area of his former domain in a playful way. The app reveals fascinating stories linked to the municipality's rich heritage. Curious about the view from the top? Pedro takes you to the top of the church tower via the app! Want to explore an underground crypt? He challenges you to find historical traces. Curious about a count's salon? The ErfgoedApp you on a virtual tour of Pedro's descendant, Count John Marnix de Saint-Aldegonde.
The ErfgoedApp was developed in collaboration with talented local illustrator Arnold Hovart. He provided each attraction with beautiful, children's book-worthy illustrations that bring the stories to life. Pedro is portrayed in a particularly authentic way, bringing him to life in the app, complete with a compelling audio guide narrated by a professional voice actor who knows how to portray Pedro's character in detail.
Countless discoveries await you in the ErfgoedApp in the physical brochure. Follow in the footsteps of Pedro Coloma and relive the history of Bornem in an interactive way!
The route also takes you past places of interest that can also be visited independently with the heritage app. For example, you can visit Bornem Abbey for an inclusive ErfgoedApp that has been adapted for the blind and visually impaired, allowing you to discover the stories and collection of the monastery founded by Pedro Coloma.
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