Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Lisboa > Lourinhã > Lourinhã > Lourinhã e Atalaia
Situated in the picturesque locality of Lourinhã, in the heart of the Lisbon district, Dinocasts.com is found in a region of Portugal particularly renowned for its remarkable paleontological heritage. Its location integrates harmoniously with the urban and natural surroundings, placing it at the center of an area rich in dinosaur fossil discoveries.
The presence of this site in Lourinhã underscores the village's deep connection to the age of dinosaurs, offering visitors an opportunity to explore an important facet of local natural history in an environment dedicated to the study and exhibition of replicas and casts.
Dinocasts.com presents itself as a center dedicated to the exhibition of dinosaur fossil replicas and casts, transporting visitors on an immersive journey to the Mesozoic Era. The collection consists of high-precision reproductions, allowing for detailed observation of the anatomy and scale of these extinct creatures, without compromising the integrity of the originals.
Each piece on display is designed to offer a clear and tangible understanding of what the dinosaurs that once populated the Earth were like, including those discovered in the Lourinhã region itself. The collection allows for an appreciation of the paleontological work and the engineering behind the creation of these scientific representations.
This space provides an educational experience, inviting visitors to explore the world of paleontology through the observation of faithful replicas of skeletons and other fossil remains. It is an opportunity to understand how paleontologists reconstruct ancient life from fragments, and how these discoveries contribute to our knowledge of the planet's evolution.
Dinocasts.com serves as a point of contact between the public and the science of dinosaurs, highlighting the importance of the preservation and study of these remains. The visit offers a glimpse into the monumental proportions and diversity of life forms that existed millions of years before our time, emphasizing the geological and paleontological richness of Lourinhã.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.240376,-9.3098696
Coordinates DMS: 39°14'25.4"N 09°18'35.5"W