Fortifications of Briançon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fortifications_of_Vauban
gptkb:The_Fortifications_of_Vauban
gptkbp:associated_with French military history
gptkbp:attracts history enthusiasts
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Louis_XIV
gptkb:French_government
17th century
gptkbp:coordinates 44.8833° N, 6.6458° E
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Vauban
gptkbp:features gptkb:fortification
gptkb:tower
gptkb:gate
watchtowers
entrances
bastions
bastion fortifications
gptkbp:historical_role gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:archaeological_site
strategic military site
inspiration for artists
site of battles
symbol of national pride
venue for events
site of military training
site of historical research
control of mountain passes
defense against the Savoyard invasions
part of the defense system of France
protection of the French border
gptkbp:historical_significance defense against invasions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fortifications of Briançon
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Fort_des_Têtes
gptkb:Fort_de_la_Ville
gptkb:Fort_de_l'_Observatoire
gptkb:Fort_du_Randouillet
gptkb:Fort_de_la_Croix_de_Bretagne
gptkb:battle
cannons
moats
gptkbp:influenced_by Italian fortifications
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:town
gptkbp:is_used_for military purposes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Briançon
gptkbp:overlooks Durance River
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Alps
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:provides panoramic views
gptkbp:represents French Baroque architecture
gptkbp:status preserved
gptkbp:symbolizes military strength
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:visitors tourists