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Dino trails on mountain slope

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Leiria > Nazaré > Famalicão

Location

The site known as "Dino trails on mountain slooe" is located in the district of Leiria, within the municipality of Nazaré, more precisely in the locality of Famalicão. This place of interest is situated on a slope of the Serra da Pescaria, a formation that rises above the Atlantic coast, offering a broad perspective of the surrounding landscape. Its position on the mountain provides an environment of preserved nature, where tranquility is combined with proximity to the coastline.

The natural surroundings are marked by the robustness of the mountain range, inviting observation and contact with the environment. This geographical setting contributes to an atmosphere of discovery, where the Earth's history is manifested in the landscape itself.

The Paleontological Legacy

At the heart of "Dino trails on mountain slooe" lies a collection of fossilized dinosaur footprints, testimonies of a remote geological era. These marks, imprinted on the rocks of the hillside, reveal the passage of creatures that inhabited this region millions of years ago. Each footprint constitutes direct evidence of prehistoric life, allowing a glimpse into the movements and presence of these giant animals.

The preservation of these tracks is crucial for understanding regional and global paleontology. Visitors have the opportunity to observe these remains up close, where time has left its lasting impression. The clarity and arrangement of the footprints aid in interpreting the routes and displacement patterns of these ancient inhabitants of the Earth.

Traversing Distant Past

A visit to "Dino trails on mountain slooe" provides an immersive experience into a deep geological past. The site is prepared for visitors to appreciate and understand the significance of these discoveries. The rock formations and the arrangement of the footprints on the slope tell a story about the evolution of life and the transformations of our planet.

The route through the site is structured to facilitate the observation of the footprints without disturbing the natural environment. Interpretive elements help contextualize the findings, making the visit an educational journey that invites reflection on the vast periods of geological time and the natural richness of the region.

Fusion with the Natural Landscape

The integration of the "Dino trails on mountain slooe" into the slope of the Serra da Pescaria is a distinctive feature of this location. The footprints are exposed in their original environment, underscoring the authenticity of the discovery and how they have been preserved. The observation of the remains is enriched by the mountain scenery, where geology and landscape complement each other.

This fusion between the paleontological remains and the natural surroundings allows for a deeper understanding of how these discoveries emerge from the territory itself. The mountain environment contributes to an atmosphere of admiration for the historical and natural richness of the region, inviting contemplation of the legacy left by creatures from a distant time.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 39.5452222,-9.0883333
Coordinates DMS: 39°32'42.8"N 09°05'18.0"W

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