The structure, in the parish of Cortes do Meio, is part of the network of four observation points in the municipality already intervened by the municipality, which includes the Miradouro da Varanda dos Carqueijais, the Miradouro dos Piornos and the Miradouro do Covão.

“This project is developed from a geological formation made up of schist sheets, which creates the visual illusion of a set of overlapping books, from which the name Alto dos Livros emerged”, explained the municipality, in a statement sent to the Lusa agency.

The Covilhã Chamber, in the district of Castelo Branco, highlighted that, with the valorisation of this space, the municipality intended to return to nature the base platform of the geomonument, which was once partially filled with land.

According to the municipality, the platform, covered in gravel, promotes air and soil humidity, also contributing to the establishment of native species.

“It will be another special moment, in a place that is already a place of memories, especially for the people of Cortes do Meio, who passed there on their way to the Covilhã factories, so the intervention took into account the fragility of the geomonument and the associated symbolic burden”, said the municipality.

To help understand the surrounding area, three information panels were installed at the site: one relating to the geology of the site, another to the flora, and the third to the interpretation of the landscape.

“This intervention is based on a largely naturalised project, which takes advantage of the landscape and the stunning views that the site provides over the Serra da Estrela and surrounding valleys”, highlighted the Covilhã Council.

For the opening day, a fashion show by the Covilhã clothing company Benoli, which celebrates 50 years, is planned for Miradouro do Alto dos Livros.