Corfu's Fortress

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortress
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Venetian
gptkbp:area approximately 30 acres
gptkbp:associatedWith historical battles
local legends
gptkbp:attraction historical site
gptkbp:constructedIn 16th century
gptkbp:contains museums
churches
cannons
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Venetians
gptkbp:events cultural festivals
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Saint_Spyridon_Church
gptkb:Palace_of_St._Michael_and_St._George
gptkb:Liston_Promenade
gptkb:Spianada_Square
gptkbp:features moat
towers
walls
gptkbp:function military defense
gptkbp:height approximately 40 meters
gptkbp:historicalRole cultural heritage
tourist attraction
defense against invasions
symbol of power
educational site
gptkbp:historicalSignificance strategic location
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corfu's Fortress
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
British_architecture
Italian_architecture
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Corfu
gptkbp:notableFeature the Old Fortress
the_New_Fortress
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Corfu_Town
gptkbp:partOf Corfu's_historical_fortifications
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Old_Town_of_Corfu
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:usedFor concerts
exhibitions
military parades
gptkbp:visitors tourists
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands