Elvas Castle

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf castle
gptkbp:accessibility via road
via footpaths
gptkbp:architecturalStyle military architecture
gptkbp:area approximately 1.5 hectares
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Portuguese_Restoration_War
gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
Napoleonic Wars
gptkbp:constructedIn 16th century
gptkbp:coordinates 38.8833° N, 7.1667° W
gptkbp:culturalEvents educational programs
festivals
guided tours
historical reenactments
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of national pride
gptkbp:features moat
bastions
gptkbp:function fortification
gptkbp:height approximately 20 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance defense against invasions
gptkbp:historicalEvent battle
siege
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Early Modern period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elvas Castle
gptkbp:location gptkb:Elvas,_Portugal
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Portuguese_government
gptkbp:notable_player cannon emplacements
ramparts
bastion fortifications
gptkbp:notableFeature café
historical artifacts
courtyards
gift shop
viewpoints
visitor center
interpretive signage
archways
gptkbp:overlooks the_town_of_Elvas
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Elvas_Fortifications
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea Alentejo region
Elvas municipality
border_with_Spain
gptkbp:surroundings towers
walls
gates
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitors open to the public