Byzantine Walls of Thessaloniki

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
heritage conservation
cultural diversity
local legends
national pride
trade routes
urban development
historical research
archaeological studies
cultural identity
historical narratives
historical tourism
artistic representations
literary references
cultural_exchange
Macedonian_history
gptkbp:built gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:conservationEfforts protected
gptkbp:constructedIn 5th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents festivals
exhibitions
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Greek_heritage
gptkbp:designedBy Byzantine_emperors
gptkbp:function defensive structure
gptkbp:height up to 12 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent battles
sieges
gptkbp:historicalSignificance protection of the city
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Byzantine Walls of Thessaloniki
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Acropolis
Heptapyrgion
Eptapyrgio
gptkbp:length approximately 7 km
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thessaloniki
gptkbp:material stone
gptkbp:notableFeature towers
gates
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Thermaic_Gulf
gptkbp:partOf Thessaloniki's_historical_center
gptkbp:renovated various periods
gptkbp:style military architecture
gptkbp:surroundingArea old city
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitors tourists