Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Leiria > Leiria > Triste Feia
Gurita, designated as the "geodesic center" of the niche heathland, is located in the municipality of Leiria, district of Leiria, in the locality of Triste Feia. This emblematic point is situated in an open landscape, characteristic of the region's heathlands. Its location offers an environment of quietude and a perspective of country serenity, inviting close observation of the surrounding natural environment.
Gurita is recognized as a geodetic point, an essential element in the science of cartography and the rigorous measurement of territory. It is a fixed marker, carefully positioned, which served and still serves as a reference for accurately determining geographic coordinates, altitudes, and distances. Its presence dates back to a period when the precise mapping of the Earth's surface was fundamental for the development of infrastructure and the advancement of geographical knowledge. This structure, although modest in its form, represents a pillar of civil engineering and a testament to human capacity to understand and interact with space.
The designation "niche heathland" confers a unique natural context to Gurita. A heathland is, by definition, an open area of land, typically uncultivated, characterized by low-lying vegetation and shrubs adapted to less fertile soils. The epithet "of the niche" may suggest an ecological specificity or particularity of this portion of the landscape. Visiting this site provides an experience of the quietude and vastness of an ecosystem distinguished by its particular flora and the sense of space, inviting careful observation of nature in its most authentic state.
Beyond its technical function, Gurita holds a particular symbolism, revealing itself as a place of singular value. It represents the intrinsic link between scientific knowledge and the natural beauty of the territory. By observing this discreet marker, the visitor is invited to reflect on the precision of terrestrial measurement and the vastness of the surrounding landscape.
It is an invitation to contemplation, where the tranquility of the heathland merges with the awareness of the importance of these points that have silently contributed and continue to contribute to the understanding and mapping of the world. This place, in itself, offers a perspective on the history of topography and how science shapes our perception of space.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.8185802,-8.7918453
Coordinates DMS: 39°49'6.9"N 08°47'30.6"W
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