San Juan fortifications

GPTKB entity

Properties (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:World_War_II
Spanish-American War
Caribbean_military_history
gptkbp:attracts history enthusiasts
architectural tourists
gptkbp:built brick
limestone
mortar
protection of the city
control of maritime traffic
Spanish_colonial_rule
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:Spanish_Empire
16th century
gptkbp:designatedAs National Historic Site
gptkbp:features batteries
walls
defensive walls
watchtowers
historical exhibits
bastions
moats
cannon emplacements
interpretive programs
gptkbp:historicalRole military stronghold
naval base
trade route protection
gptkbp:historicalSignificance defense against pirates
defense_against_British_attacks
defense_against_Dutch_attacks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label San Juan fortifications
gptkbp:includes gptkb:La_Fortaleza
gptkb:Paseo_del_Morro
gptkb:Castillo_San_Felipe_del_Morro
gptkb:San_Juan_Gate
gptkb:Castillo_San_Cristóbal
El Cañuelo
gptkbp:influencedBy military architecture
local geography
European_fortification_styles
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:San_Juan,_Puerto_Rico
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:San_Juan_National_Historic_Site
gptkbp:protectedArea UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site_designation
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:represents historical military strategy
gptkbp:symbolizes Spanish_colonial_power
gptkbp:usedFor military defense
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists