Parco dei Dinosauri
The Parco dei Dinosauri is an outdoor trail in Castellana Grotte lined with full-scale reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, from early marine creatures to mammoths and early humans. The models stand among vegetation beside the path, and several move or emit sounds when approached.
The museum was created to show Earth's history from the Paleozoic era to modern times, based on fossils from scientific discoveries spanning two centuries. It displays how life evolved from early water creatures to mammals and humans.
The park displays dinosaurs from different geological periods, allowing visitors to imagine worlds from the distant past. The figures are arranged to show how life evolved from early creatures to the great predators.
The route through the dinosaur models runs outdoors on uneven ground, so sturdy shoes help. Opening times change with the season and the park can shut in heavy rain, so confirm before setting out. The visit is self-guided along a marked path, and a full walk takes about an hour.
The museum includes large mammals like mammoths and early humans in the display to show that dinosaurs had long been extinct before our ancestors appeared on Earth. This connection between different time periods helps visitors understand the vast span of Earth's history.
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