Expo 1889

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architectural_impact Set standards for future fairs
gptkbp:architectural_style Iron architecture
gptkbp:artistic_contribution Impressionist paintings
gptkbp:attendance 32 million
gptkbp:audience Mixed reactions
gptkbp:celebrates French national pride
gptkbp:closing_ceremony Fireworks display
gptkbp:closing_date October 31, 1889
gptkbp:collectibility Commemorative medals
gptkbp:coordinates 48.8582° N, 2.2945° E
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Showcased global cultures
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Showcased French art and culture
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted tourism in Paris
gptkbp:events Influenced urban planning in Paris
gptkbp:exhibition_duration Six months
gptkbp:exhibition_history Artifacts from French history
gptkbp:exhibition_venue 96 acres
Multiple pavilions
gptkbp:exhibitor Exhibitors from 41 countries
gptkbp:exhibits Technological advancements
Art, science, and technology
gptkbp:famous_landmark gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
gptkbp:famous_speeches Inaugural address by the President of France
gptkbp:has_public_transport Increased metro services
gptkbp:historical_context Post-industrial revolution
gptkbp:historical_legacy Symbol of French ingenuity
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in Expositions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Expo 1889
gptkbp:innovation Use of wrought iron
gptkbp:invention Electric lighting
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future Expositions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:major_attraction gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive press coverage
gptkbp:notable_appearance Artists and intellectuals
gptkbp:notable_awards Medals for innovation
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions gptkb:The_Great_Wheel
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:opening_date May 6, 1889
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Gustave_Eiffel
gptkbp:participating_nations Countries from around the world
gptkbp:significance Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:French_government
gptkbp:theme Industrial Exposition
gptkbp:transportation New metro lines
gptkbp:year 1889
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:International_Bureau_of_Exhibitions
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6