Nelson's Monument

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monument
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Robert_Burn
gptkbp:built stone
the 19th century
gptkbp:completed 1816
gptkbp:contains a viewing platform
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Horatio_Nelson
gptkbp:features a_statue_of_Horatio_Nelson
gptkbp:has a spiral staircase
gptkbp:height 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nelson's Monument
gptkbp:inscription commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar
gptkbp:inspiredBy Nelson's_victory_at_Trafalgar
gptkbp:isA tourist attraction
cultural heritage site
landmark
national monument
popular meeting point
site of remembrance
symbol of national pride
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy local stone
public transport
the early 19th century
many_parts_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith British_naval_history
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor local events
its architectural significance
gptkbp:isConnectedTo the_history_of_the_British_Navy
gptkbp:isDecoratedWith ornamental details
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn tourist guides
gptkbp:isFocusedOn a category A listed building
gptkbp:isLocatedNear the_Dugald_Stewart_Monument
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith educational tours
gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn historical literature
gptkbp:isOpenTo year-round
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Scottish_National_Heritage
Edinburgh's_skyline
the_Calton_Hill_area
gptkbp:isProminentIn Edinburgh's_history
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:Historic_Environment_Scotland
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor a significant historical site
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy historical buildings
Calton_Hill_park
gptkbp:isSymbolicOf victory at sea
gptkbp:isVisitedBy tourists and locals alike
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Edinburgh
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:City_of_Edinburgh_Council
gptkbp:offers panoramic_views_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:openToPublic 1816
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Calton_Hill
gptkbp:partOf Calton_Hill_Historic_Site
gptkbp:photography visitors
gptkbp:style neoclassical
gptkbp:symbolizes British_naval_power
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually