Historic Town of Cuenca

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:cultural_significance Andean culture
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:1999
gptkbp:established gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:features Inca ruins
historic plazas
riverfront views
gptkbp:founded 1557
gptkbp:founded_in Spanish settlers
gptkbp:has cobblestone streets
gptkbp:hosts art exhibitions
cultural events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Historic Town of Cuenca
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Pumapungo_Museum
gptkb:Catedral_Vieja
gptkb:Museum_of_Modern_Art
gptkb:Catedral_Nueva
gptkbp:is_a_center_for gptkb:education
gptkb:tourism
local artisans
gptkbp:is_a_hub_for gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for gptkb:photography
gptkbp:is_a_site_for archaeological studies
gptkbp:is_a_site_of gptkb:historical_significance
gptkbp:is_characterized_by colorful buildings
baroque architecture
gptkbp:is_home_to several universities
gptkbp:is_influenced_by indigenous cultures
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:traditional_music
gptkb:gastronomy
gptkb:textiles
gptkb:jewelry
cultural festivals
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Cajas_National_Park
gptkbp:is_part_of Andean region
Cultural Heritage of Humanity
gptkbp:is_recognized_for architectural diversity
historical preservation efforts
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by gptkb:mountains
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists from around the world
gptkbp:known_for artisanal crafts
gptkbp:landmarks gptkb:Plaza_de_las_Flores
gptkb:Tomebamba_River
Plaza Abdon Calderon
El Barranco
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cuenca,_Ecuador
gptkbp:notable_for colonial architecture
gptkbp:offers guided tours
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Azuay_Province
gptkbp:population approximately 400,000
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site cultural heritage preservation
its historical importance
represents the fusion of cultures.
gptkbp:was_influenced_by Spanish colonization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Castile-La_Mancha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5