Canals of Venice

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:canal
gptkbp:annualEvent gptkb:Carnival_of_Venice
Venice Regatta
gptkbp:bridgeType gptkb:Bridge_of_Sighs
gptkb:Rialto_Bridge
gptkb:Ponte_degli_Scalzi
gptkb:Ponte_dell'Accademia
gptkbp:connectedTo over 400 bridges
gptkbp:conservationEfforts gptkb:MOSE_project
gptkbp:country gptkb:Italy
gptkbp:depthOfGrandCanal 5 meters average
gptkbp:district city built on islands separated by canals
gptkbp:famousFor historic architecture
unique urban layout
picturesque views
romantic atmosphere
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:literature
many films
gptkbp:historicalPeriod since 5th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance central to Venice's development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Canals of Venice
gptkbp:influencedBy tidal lagoon
sediment deposition
gptkbp:infrastructure ferry services
water taxis
wooden pilings
stone embankments
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:art
gptkb:music
gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:lengthOfGrandCanal about 3.8 km
gptkbp:location gptkb:Venice
gptkbp:mainRiver gptkb:Grand_Canal
gptkbp:maintenance regular dredging
gptkbp:notableBoatType gondola
traghetto
vaporetto
gptkbp:numberOfCanals over 150
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Venetian_authorities
gptkbp:threats pollution
flooding
erosion
acqua alta
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite yes
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:transportation
tourism
goods transport
gptkbp:waterSource gptkb:Adriatic_Sea
gptkbp:widthOfGrandCanal 30 to 90 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dreamland_(historic)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7