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Explore the map
Open the free Emblem app and browse digital souvenirs near you or worldwide. Each emblem shows its location, the artist who created it, and cultural context.
The Future of Travel Memories
Digital Souvenirs: GPS-Verified Collectible Art
Emblem is a digital souvenir app that transforms how you remember places. Collect GPS-verified digital artworks created by local artists at cultural sites around the world. Build your personal cultural passport – sustainable, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
What is a Digital Souvenir?
A digital souvenir is a new kind of travel memento – a unique digital artwork that represents a real place you've visited. Unlike traditional souvenirs (magnets, keychains, postcards), digital souvenirs are:
- GPS-verified: You can only collect them by physically being at the location
- Artist-created: Each one is made by an artist who knows the place
- Culturally meaningful: They include historical and cultural context
- Sustainable: No plastic, no shipping, no waste
- Portable: Your entire collection lives in your pocket
With Emblem, digital souvenirs become "emblems" – collectible artworks that form your personal cultural passport. Every emblem proves you were actually there.
How Emblem Works
Collect digital souvenirs in three simple steps
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Visit and collect
Travel to the location. When your GPS confirms you're there, tap to collect the digital souvenir. It's added to your personal collection instantly.
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Build your passport
Your collected digital souvenirs form a cultural passport – a visual archive of places you've explored. Share with friends and discover new destinations.
Why Digital Souvenirs?
A better way to remember places
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Eco-Friendly
No plastic, no shipping, no waste. Digital souvenirs are sustainable by design – better for the planet than mass-produced physical souvenirs.
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GPS Verified
Unlike photos or check-ins, digital souvenirs prove you were actually there. Your GPS verifies your presence at each location.
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Artist-Created
Every digital souvenir is a unique artwork by a real artist who knows the location. Not stock images – genuine creative work.
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Cultural Context
Each digital souvenir includes the story of the place – historical background, cultural significance, and local insights.
For Visitors
Discover places and collect memories
Whether you're exploring your hometown or traveling abroad, Emblem helps you discover cultural sites, hidden gems, and meaningful places. Each digital souvenir you collect becomes part of your personal story – a verified memory of where you've been.
Browse available passports to see curated collections of digital souvenirs, or explore the map freely to find emblems near you. Start with our pilot collection in Luxembourg – the Luxembourg Passport 2026.
For Museums & Tourism Partners
Engage visitors with digital souvenirs
Museums, cultural sites, and tourism destinations can partner with Emblem to offer digital souvenirs to their visitors. It's a modern, sustainable alternative to traditional gift shop merchandise – and visitors love it.
Benefits for partners:
- Custom digital souvenirs created by professional artists
- Visibility in the Emblem app to attract new visitors
- Optional QR codes for on-site activation
- Analytics on visitor engagement
- Sustainable alternative to physical merchandise
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about digital souvenirs
What is a digital souvenir?
A digital souvenir is a unique digital artwork that represents a real place you've visited. Unlike physical souvenirs, digital souvenirs are GPS-verified, meaning you can only collect them by physically being at the location. Each digital souvenir is created by an artist who knows the place, making it an authentic cultural memento.
How do I collect digital souvenirs with Emblem?
Download the free Emblem app, explore the map to find digital souvenirs near you, travel to the location, and tap to collect when your GPS confirms you're there. Each digital souvenir is added to your personal cultural passport.
Are digital souvenirs free to collect?
The Emblem app is free to download, and many digital souvenirs are free to collect. Some premium digital souvenirs may have a small fee to support the artists who create them.
What makes digital souvenirs better than physical souvenirs?
Digital souvenirs are sustainable (no plastic waste), portable (no luggage space needed), verified (GPS proves you were there), and meaningful (each is artist-created with cultural context). They complement rather than replace physical souvenirs.
Can I share my digital souvenirs with friends?
Yes! Your digital souvenir collection is displayed on your profile, which you can share with friends. You can also see what digital souvenirs your friends have collected and get inspired to visit new places.
Who creates the digital souvenirs in Emblem?
Every digital souvenir in Emblem is created by a real artist who has explored or knows the location. We commission artists and pay them fairly for their work. Each digital souvenir tells the story of a place through the artist's unique perspective.
Are digital souvenirs the same as NFTs?
No. Digital souvenirs in Emblem are not NFTs or blockchain-based. They are collectible digital artworks stored in your Emblem account. We focus on cultural and artistic value, not speculation or trading.
Can museums offer digital souvenirs to visitors?
Yes! Museums, cultural sites, and tourism destinations can partner with Emblem to offer digital souvenirs to their visitors. It's a modern, sustainable way to give visitors a meaningful keepsake. Contact us to learn more.
How accurate does GPS need to be to collect digital souvenirs?
You need to be within approximately 50-100 meters of a digital souvenir's location to collect it. Standard smartphone GPS is accurate enough for most outdoor locations.
Can businesses create their own digital souvenirs?
Absolutely! Any business – restaurants, hotels, shops, attractions – can create their own digital souvenir with Emblem. It's a unique way to give customers a memorable keepsake and encourage visits.
What is a digital souvenir app?
A digital souvenir app like Emblem lets you collect GPS-verified digital artworks at real locations. Instead of buying physical souvenirs, you collect digital ones that prove you were actually there. Emblem is the leading digital souvenir app, available free on iOS and Android.
Where can I collect digital souvenirs?
You can collect digital souvenirs at cultural sites, museums, landmarks, and points of interest around the world. Our pilot collection focuses on Luxembourg, with the Luxembourg Passport 2026 featuring emblems across the Grand Duchy. More locations are being added regularly.
Start Collecting Digital Souvenirs
Download the free Emblem app and collect your first digital souvenir today.