Horse Guards building

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Horse_Guards_Parade
gptkbp:accessibility public transport nearby
gptkbp:addresses Horse Guards Road, London
gptkbp:architect gptkb:William_Kent
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_monarchy
gptkb:Household_Cavalry
gptkb:Household_Division
gptkb:Queen's_Life_Guard
state occasions
gptkbp:constructed_in 1750
gptkbp:cultural_contribution venue for public events
gptkbp:cultural_events various ceremonies
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic London landmark
gptkbp:date 1901
1939
gptkbp:design symmetrical facade
gptkbp:famous_for changing of the guard ceremony
gptkbp:features gptkb:Horse_Guards_Parade
gptkbp:function gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:height approximately 20 meters
gptkbp:historical_analysis gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:historical_context built during the reign of King George II
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:battle
gptkbp:historical_role guarding the monarch
gptkbp:historical_significance part of London's history
serves as a ceremonial entrance to Buckingham Palace
symbol of British military tradition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Horse Guards building
gptkbp:interior_features gptkb:archaeological_site
white stucco finish
gptkbp:is_used_for military parades
official receptions
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Horse_Guards_Parade_ground
gptkb:archaeological_site
grand entrance
portico with columns
gptkbp:location gptkb:Whitehall,_London
gptkbp:material brick and stone
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:notable_feature large bronze gates
gptkbp:notable_guest various dignitaries
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:battle
gptkbp:opening_hours daily
gptkbp:owner gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:parks gptkb:St._James's_Park
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Whitehall_government_district
gptkbp:renovated 1894
gptkbp:student_enrollment free
gptkbp:style Neoclassical
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ministry_of_Defence
gptkb:St._James's_Park
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:visitors open to the public