Fortress of Metz

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Vauban
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000 hectares
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Franco-Prussian_War
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing
gptkbp:constructed_in 17th century
gptkbp:cultural_events guided tours
exhibitions
historical reenactments
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:defense_mechanism batteries
bastions
ramparts
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Vauban's_fortifications
historical sieges
gptkbp:function gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Moselle_River
gptkb:Lorraine_region
gptkbp:historical_period Early Modern period
gptkbp:historical_significance strategic military site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fortress of Metz
gptkbp:influenced_by German military strategy
European military architecture
French military strategy
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:location gptkb:Metz
gptkbp:mission defense against invasions
control of trade routes
protection of the city
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Siege_of_Metz
gptkbp:part_of French fortifications
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:status gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:fortification
gptkb:Grand_Est_region
gptkb:Lorraine_region
gptkb:gate
Metz city
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:battle
gptkbp:visitors_per_year varies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Star_Fort
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6