Fortress of Carcassonne

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:architectural_style medieval
gptkbp:architecture gptkb:military_architecture
gptkbp:associated_with the Cathar Crusade
gptkbp:built gptkb:Romans
protect the city
gptkbp:can_be_found_in historical reenactments
gptkbp:constructed_in Gallo-Roman period
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Château_Comtal
gptkb:Basilica_of_Saint-Nazaire
gptkb:museum
gptkbp:cultural_heritage French heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of the Occitan culture
gptkbp:defense_mechanism yes
gptkbp:established a historical monument in 1840
gptkbp:exhibited_at the Albigensian Crusade
gptkbp:famous_event Siege of Carcassonne (1209)
gptkbp:famous_for its well-preserved medieval architecture
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:video_games
various films
gptkbp:features medieval festivals
gptkbp:founded_in 5th century
gptkbp:has a moat
a drawbridge
gptkbp:has_been_restored the 19th century
gptkbp:height_of_walls up to 25 meters
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:historical_significance Cathar stronghold
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fortress of Carcassonne
gptkbp:influenced modern fortifications
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:fantasy_literature
gptkbp:is_a popular filming location
gptkbp:is_known_for its panoramic views
gptkbp:is_located_near a hilltop
gptkbp:is_part_of the Carcassonne Festival
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists from around the world
gptkbp:level gptkb:52
gptkbp:location gptkb:Carcassonne,_France
gptkbp:monitors the medieval architecture
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:castle
double walls
gptkbp:notable_for its towers and ramparts
gptkbp:open_to_public yes
gptkbp:part_of Carcassonne commune
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:Eugène_Viollet-le-Duc
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:trade_routes
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Aude_department
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Simon_de_Montfort
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:1986
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:military_defense
a military barracks
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 4 million
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:the_Kingdom_of_France
gptkbp:you_can_explore the castle grounds
gptkbp:you_can_learn_about the history of the region
gptkbp:you_can_visit the ramparts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Carcassonne_Castle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5