Falaise Castle

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Falaise_Castle

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	castle
gptkbp:architecturalStyle	Norman architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith	gptkb:Norman_Conquest
gptkbp:built	Local limestone
gptkbp:constructedIn	11th century
gptkbp:culturalSignificance	Community events Cultural heritage preservation Workshops Cultural festivals Educational programs Event venue Tourist destination Historical monument Art exhibitions Historical reenactments Historical tours Film location School visits Architectural heritage Guided walks Educational site Photography site Symbol of Norman power
gptkbp:currentCondition	Restored
gptkbp:features	Drawbridge Keep Moat
gptkbp:guidedTours	Yes
gptkbp:historicalEvent	gptkb:Siege_of_Falaise
gptkbp:historicalFigures	gptkb:Henry_I_of_England gptkb:Richard_the_Lionheart gptkb:William_the_Conqueror gptkb:Philip_II_of_France gptkb:Robert_Curthose
gptkbp:historicalSignificance	Birthplace_of_William_the_Conqueror
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Falaise Castle
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy	gptkb:Robert_I,_Duke_of_Normandy
gptkbp:location	gptkb:Falaise,_Normandy,_France
gptkbp:notable_player	Yes
gptkbp:notableFeature	Fortifications
gptkbp:openToPublic	Yes
gptkbp:overlooks	gptkb:Vire_River
gptkbp:partOf	Falaise_commune
gptkbp:renovated	15th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea	Falaise
gptkbp:touristAttraction	Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site	Yes
gptkbp:usedFor	Military purposes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear	Approximately 100,000