Pedro Coloma: Spanish baron and wild benefactor of Bornem returns as a guide in an interactive walk along the most beautiful spots of the center. A varied route of 8 km takes you past a historic castle, through the former count's hunting domain, an abbey, a special well 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 playfully guides hikers and families with children through the core area of his former domain. Through the app, you will discover special stories connected to the municipality's rich heritage. Curious about the view from above? Pedro takes you through the app at the top of the church tower! Want to delve into an underground crypt? He challenges you to find historical traces. Curious about the salon of an earl? The ErfgoedApp takes you virtually inside Pedro's descendant, Count John Marnix de Saint-Aldegonde.
The development of the ErfgoedApp involved working with talented local illustrator Arnold Hovart. He provided each landmark with beautiful, children's book-worthy illustrations that bring the stories to life. Pedro is portrayed in a particularly authentic way, truly bringing him to life in the app, complete with an immersive audio guide voiced by a professional voice actor who knows how to portray Pedro's character in great detail.
Countless discoveries await you in the ErfgoedApp and through the physical brochure. Step in the footsteps of Pedro Coloma and relive the history of Bornem interactively!
The route also leads you past places of interest, which can also be visited on their own with the Heritage App. For example, you can visit the Abbey of Bornem for an inclusive ErfgoedApp adapted for the blind and visually impaired, letting you discover the stories and collection of the monastery founded by Pedro Coloma.
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