Last month, the 'Selfie for All' tile was unveiled in Mechelen, and it has now been installed in Grimbergen. This unique project by Toerisme Vlaanderen assists tourists in taking a selfie with the Sint-Servaasbasiliek (abbey church) in the background. Alderman for Tourism and Heritage Policy Karlijne Van Bree expressed pride in its placement on the Kerkplein.
The ingenious system utilizes NaviLens technology. Visually impaired individuals can locate the tile from a distance using their smartphone, which then provides an audio description of the surroundings and the monument. The tile indicates the optimal foot position and smartphone orientation for capturing both the visitor and the basilica. This accessible selfie spot is naturally available to everyone and contributes to promoting heritage.
The 'Selfie for All' project aims to enable all tourists to capture their holiday memories independently. It was developed in collaboration with organizations such as Symfoon, the Brailleliga, and Licht & Liefde. Grimbergen strives to be an inclusive municipality in tourism, focusing on accessible tourism for people with disabilities. This initiative aligns with that vision, as does the recent installation of an elevator in the renovated wing of the Charleroyhoeve and the interactive activities for the visually impaired at the MOT.
Until December 7th, the BeiaardBox will also be available again on the Kerkplein. This interactive installation, part of an international pilot project, allows visitors to discover the carillon as an instrument and touch the bells, aiming to make carillon culture more accessible to everyone.
