Basilica Cathedral of Mérida

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cathedral
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Renaissance
neoclassical elements
offers architectural tours
popular for architectural tours
part_of_Mexico's_architectural_heritage
gptkbp:artwork influences local artists
contains significant religious artwork
gptkbp:associatedWith Francisco de Montejo
gptkbp:communityEngagement engages with the community
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts community events
gptkbp:communityInvolvement involves community in activities
gptkbp:communityRole serves as a community gathering place
gptkbp:communitySupport supported by local community
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing conservation efforts
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1585
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1561
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts religious celebrations
offers cultural tours
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part_of_the_cultural_heritage_of_Yucatán
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local cultural identity
symbol_of_Mérida's_history
gptkbp:dedication Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
gptkbp:denomination gptkb:Roman_Catholic
gptkbp:diocese gptkb:Archdiocese_of_Yucatán
gptkbp:famousFor its impressive façade
its historical and architectural significance
gptkbp:height 50 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of significant historical events
gptkbp:historicalPeriod efforts for historical preservation
gptkbp:historicalResearch subject of historical research
gptkbp:historicalSignificance oldest_cathedral_in_mainland_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basilica Cathedral of Mérida
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Spanish_colonial_architecture
gptkbp:inspiration inspired local artists
gptkbp:interiorFeatures baroque altarpieces
gptkbp:landmark designated as a landmark
gptkbp:localEconomy contributes to local economy
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local legends
gptkbp:localTraditions integral to local traditions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Mérida,_Yucatán,_Mexico
gptkbp:locationType urban
gptkbp:majorIndustry dedicated to the Virgin Mary
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions near other historical sites
gptkbp:notableFeature two towers
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mérida_Historic_Center
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photography
gptkbp:religion important religious site
gptkbp:renovated multiple renovations over centuries
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:supportRole provides educational tours
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Plaza_de_la_Independencia
gptkbp:tourism important tourist attraction
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands of visitors annually
gptkbp:width 20 meters