Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Montalegre > Pitões das Junias > Planalto da Mourela
The Mourela Plateau Interpretation Centre is located in the remote and distinctive village of Pitões das Júnias, within the Montalegre area. This site is situated in a high-altitude landscape, in the heart of the Mourela Plateau, which gives it a unique natural setting. Its location allows visitors an initial understanding of the geographical surroundings, a territory marked by a rigorous nature and ancestral human presence.
The village of Pitões das Júnias, in itself, is an example of harmonious integration with the mountainous environment, serving as a gateway to the discovery of this plateau. The view from this area offers a vast panorama over the elevations and valleys that make up this Trasmontana region, characterized by its tranquility and rugged beauty.
This interpretation centre is dedicated to unveiling the secrets of the Mourela Plateau, an ecosystem of great natural value. Inside, visitors discover the geological particularities of the area, understanding how the forces of nature shaped this landscape over millennia. The soil characteristics, rock formation, and climatic phenomena that influence life on this high-altitude plateau are explored.
It is possible to learn about the local biological diversity, from the flora that adapts to extreme conditions, with its endemic and characteristic species, to the fauna that inhabits this environment. The centre offers a perspective on natural cycles and the interdependence between the different elements that make up this complex mountain ecosystem.
In addition to natural aspects, the Mourela Plateau Interpretation Centre addresses the long history of the relationship between human beings and this territory. It shows how local communities adapted and thrived in this environment, developing traditional agricultural and pastoral practices that still mark the region's identity today.
The marks of human presence over the centuries are explored, from traces of ancient occupation to elements of built heritage, reflecting the life and beliefs of the people of Montalegre and, in particular, Pitões das Júnias. The centre allows for reflection on local culture and the importance of preserving this intangible and material legacy for future generations.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.8405735,-7.932947
Coordinates DMS: 41°50'26.1"N 07°55'58.6"W
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