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Earth a Dynamic Planet, Estremoz

A system called Earth. What makes it so special? How did it form? How did it evolve? Where is it going? The answers to these questions will be made available through this exposition. Here you can spend hours, or minutes...as you wish. Let us guide you on travels through the exhibition at your own pace...it has been developed for this. Although there is a guideline, let your own tastes determine how much time you dedicate to the presented subject matter. Pleasure is not compatible with requirements. Understanding the Earth, is primarily understanding how it formed, and its relationship to the Universe. Afterwards, it is enough just to understand where it comes from and how the Energy of our Planet works ... Impossible task due to its vastness? Maybe not! And, how could it not be? What does all of this have to do with the region we are in (Estremoz – Portugal)?  Why is there Marble in Alentejo?

CHARACTERISTICS

LOCATION
Address: Centro Ciência Viva de Estremoz, Espaço Ciência, Convento das Maltezas
City: Estremoz
Postal Code: 7100 - 513
Telephone: 268 33 42 85
Email: ccvestremoz@uevora.pt
Website: http://www.estremoz.cienciaviva.pt/exposicao/permanente/
FUNCTIONING
Weekly Schedule:
tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday
From 13:00:00 to -.
From 18:00:00 to -.

Weekend and Holidays Schedule:

From 10:00:00 to 13:00:00.
From 13:00:00 to 18:00:00.

Exceptions:
-

Paid Entry:
5.5€

Discount Policy:
Children  (aged 17 and under), Senior Citizens (aged 65 and older), Family (2 Adults

ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point does not require prior booking and can be done individually.

Specific Conditions:
-

Method:
On foot

Difficulty Level:
Low

Group Visits:
Yes
Minimum Number of Person per group:
10
Maximum Number of Person per group:
200
Observations:
The number of people may vary depending of the activity.

Guided Tours:
Yes
Observations:
Visitors that don't take a guided tour can visit by themselves.
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Museums
MUSEUM / INTERPRETATION CENTER
Museum / Interpretation Center History:
The CCV Estremoz opened its doors on May 27, 2005. It is located in downtown Estremoz, more precisely within the Maltezas Convent, or the Convent of São João da Penitência. It is a magnificent building, the construction of which was begun in the 15th -16th centuries, and its cloisters are classified as national heritage. It is a sixteenth century building of Gothic-Manuelino style, in which predominantly regional materials were used, including Estremoz marble.

Activity Program:
-

Study and Research Unit:
Geological Heritage, Structural Geology, Tectonics and Experimental Tectonics

Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
Projectors, Laptops, Experimental Tectonics Laboratory

Volunteering Programs:
-
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
T. Rodoviário
Agency Name:
Rede de Expressos
Telephone Number:
213581472

Parking for private vehicles:
Yes

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