Abbey of Saint Denis

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Abbey
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Gothic
gptkbp:artwork Stained glass windows
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Abbot_Suger
gptkb:French_monarchy
gptkbp:built gptkb:Abbot_Suger
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Cultural heritage site
Symbol of medieval architecture
Historical studies
Art history studies
Influence on art and literature
Architectural studies
Educational site
Inspiration for other churches
Research site
Tourism_in_France
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_French_identity
gptkbp:currentStatus Active church
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Denis
gptkbp:famousFor Royal_necropolis
gptkbp:features Basilica
Cloister
Crypt
Chapter house
gptkbp:founded c. 475 AD
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Coronations_of_French_kings
Religious ceremonies
Restorations
Pilgrimages
Cultural gatherings
Artistic commissions
Modern renovations
French_Revolution_impact
World_War_II_impact
Burials_of_French_royalty
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Cultural and political center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abbey of Saint Denis
gptkbp:influenced Gothic architecture
gptkbp:influencedBy Romanesque architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Saint-Denis,_France
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Abbot_Suger
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Kings_of_France
Flying buttresses
Ribbed vaults
Rose window
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_Gothic_church
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitors Tourists