Elvas fortress

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortress
gptkbp:accessibility Open to the public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Renaissance_architecture
Military architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Portuguese_Restoration_War
gptkb:Portuguese_Civil_War
gptkb:War_of_the_Spanish_Succession
gptkb:Peninsular_War
Educational programs
Napoleonic Wars
Documentary films
Heritage conservation
Literary references
Local crafts
Historical reenactments
Local festivals
Cultural tourism
Photography opportunities
Military strategy
Archaeological studies
Military engineering
Siege warfare
Historical preservation efforts
Artistic representations
Fortification theory
Culinary_tourism
Garrison_life
gptkbp:constructedIn 16th century
gptkbp:country gptkb:Portugal
gptkbp:culturalHeritage National monument
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Symbol_of_Portuguese_military_history
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:King_John_III_of_Portugal
gptkbp:function Defensive structure
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Battle_of_Elvas
gptkb:Siege_of_Elvas
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Early Modern period
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic military location
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Elvas fortress
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Fort_of_São_Pedro
gptkb:Fort_of_Graça
gptkb:Fort_of_São_Mamede
Fort Santa Luzia
gptkbp:locatedIn Elvas
gptkbp:notable_player Moat
Bastions
Curtains
Ravelins
Caponniers
gptkbp:notableFeature Star-shaped layout
gptkbp:overlooks Valley_of_the_River_Glória
gptkbp:partOf Garrison_town_of_Elvas
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea Elvas municipality
gptkbp:surroundings Walls
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear Thousands