Monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel

GPTKB entity

Properties (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monastery
gptkbp:accessibility tide-dependent
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
Romanesque architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:French_Revolution
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Benedictine_monks
gptkbp:constructionStarted circa 708 AD
gptkbp:culturalSignificance inspiration for artists
site of historical events
featured in literature
featured in films
symbol_of_French_heritage
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Michael
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Benedictine_monks
gptkbp:famousFor its medieval architecture
its scenic views
its tides
gptkbp:famousLandmark yes
gptkbp:foundedIn 8th century
gptkbp:height 92 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent used as a prison
site of religious gatherings
site of cultural festivals
site of royal visits
battles during the Hundred Years' War
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important pilgrimage site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Roman_architecture
Gothic architecture
local traditions
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Normandy
gptkbp:notableFeature fortifications
island location
abbey church
gptkbp:population around 30 residents
gptkbp:region gptkb:Basse-Normandie
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:bay_of_Mont-Saint-Michel
salt marshes
small village
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 3 million