Laon Historic Town

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:historic_district
gptkbp:culturalEvents Laon_Festival
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Yes
gptkbp:designatedAs UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:features Gothic architecture
gptkbp:hasArtStyle Romanesque architecture
gptkbp:hasEconomy tourism-based
gptkbp:hasEducation Laon_University
gptkbp:hasFacility craftsmanship
gptkbp:hasFeature river nearby
gptkbp:hasFilm Art Gallery of Laon
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance gptkb:Palais_de_Justice
Yes
Battle of Laon
gptkbp:hasHistory Ancient Roman ruins
gptkbp:hasLandmark gptkb:Basilica_of_Saint-Remi
gptkbp:hasMuseum Musee_de_Laon
gptkbp:hasOccupation local markets
gptkbp:hasPopulation approximately 25,000
gptkbp:hasPublicTransport Bus services
gptkbp:hasTouristAttraction Fortified walls
gptkbp:hasVariants local cheeses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Laon Historic Town
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy Train
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor local folklore
its rich history
gptkbp:isFamousFor its hilltop location
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn travel guides
gptkbp:isHomeTo cultural festivals
historical monuments
historical reenactments
artisans
gptkbp:isKnownFor its festivals
medieval history
its scenic beauty
its architecture
its vibrant community
its panoramic views
gptkbp:isLocatedIn 49.5592° N, 3.6202° E
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Grand_Est_region
historical trade routes
historical narratives
historical_region_of_Picardy
gptkbp:isProminentIn French_history
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism boards
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:French_government
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor its preservation efforts
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy countryside
gptkbp:localLegends Yes
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:France
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Laon_Cathedral
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Aisne_department