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Discover 't Grom via the ErfgoedApp: from the ground to your mouth

Discover 't Grom via the ErfgoedApp: from the ground to your mouth

’t Grom (Vegetable Museum) in Sint-Katelijne-Waver has once again emerged from its annual hibernation as of February 15. There, you can learn all about the history of this heritage site and about local and Belgian agricultural culture, including through the audio guide available on the ErfgoedApp. The audio guide is

Who were the formidable women of Waasland?

Who were the formidable women of Waasland?

History books are full of stories about male achievements, but rarely pay attention to women. Yet they too have left their mark on history. This observation gave rise to the Strong Women project: an experiential trail along five heritage sites in the Waasland region, each of which focuses on a remarkable woman. You can discover them via cycling and walking routes.

Forsellara: an adventurous journey through Vorselaar

Forsellara: an adventurous journey through Vorselaar

Curious about Vorselaar’s past? Discover it with your family on the ErfgoedApp “Nette and Lander’s Adventure in Forsellara.” Children take their first steps into the village’s rich history, while parents also learn a lot along the way. What starts as an ordinary walk soon turns into

The Merelbekkers Routes: Stories of the Order of the Merelbekkers

The Merelbekkers Routes: Stories of the Order of the Merelbekkers

The Makegem Woods (Merelbeke-Melle) are home to a group of special residents: the Order of the Merelbekkers. These colorful animal characters are at the heart of four interactive trails that you can explore using the ErfgoedApp. Starting in March, the tour will be closed to allow the forest to rest during the breeding season. So be sure to

A bright spot in Noordwijk: the story of 22 enormous murals

A bright spot in Noordwijk: the story of 22 enormous murals

Anyone walking through Brussels' North Quarter today will mainly see gleaming office towers and wide avenues. But behind this backdrop lies a forgotten piece of urban history. During a walk with the ErfgoedApp , you ErfgoedApp how the neighborhood was once transformed into a desolate plain—and how art temporarily brought color and life to it.

Adventure through 1770: discover the Ferrari map

Adventure through 1770: discover the Ferrari map

Anyone ErfgoedApp through the ErfgoedApp today will discover not only heritage sites, stories, and images, but also some remarkable historical maps. One of these map layers is the Ferraris map—a virtually complete map of the Austrian Netherlands from the 1770s. The fact that this map can now be viewed digitally with such clarity and accuracy is

Out and about with Pedro Coloma

Out and about with Pedro Coloma

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 steeped in legend, an underground