The Columbus Monument

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Saint-Gaudens
gptkbp:accessibility gptkb:football_club
public access
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Gaietà_Buïgas_i_Monravà
gptkbp:architectural_style Eclectic style
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Symbolism
gptkbp:artwork gptkb:battle
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Spanish_Empire
Spanish-American relations
gptkbp:base 9.5 meters
octagonal pedestal
gptkbp:business_model various
gptkbp:city gptkb:Barcelona
gptkbp:completed 1888
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Barcelona_City_Council
gptkb:19th_century
local craftsmen
Universal Exposition 1888
gptkbp:contains a viewing platform
gptkbp:country gptkb:Spain
gptkbp:cuisine numerous
gptkbp:cultural_events frequent gatherings
celebrations on Columbus Day
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:National_Cultural_Heritage_of_Spain
gptkb:battle
gptkbp:cultural_impact significant in Catalonia
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Catalonia
symbol of exploration
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Gaietà_Buïgas_i_Monravà
gptkbp:drainage_basin gptkb:battle
gptkbp:elevation 7 meters above ground
gptkbp:features gptkb:statue_of_Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:has_public_transport Metro and buses
gptkbp:height 60 meters
70 meters
over 50 meters
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Age_of_Discovery
19th century Spain
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:World's_Fair_1888
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:historical_significance commemoration of exploration
commemorates Columbus' voyage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Columbus Monument
gptkbp:influenced_by Renaissance architecture
Renaissance art
gptkbp:inscription To Christopher Columbus
gptkbp:inspiration other monuments
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Christopher_Columbus
gptkbp:is_visited_by millions of tourists annually
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:battle
7.2 meters
four allegorical figures
various allegorical figures
four bronze statues
gptkbp:launch_date April 1, 1888
gptkbp:lighting illuminated at night
gptkbp:local_legends associated with Columbus
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Barcelona
gptkbp:location gptkb:Barcelona
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Josep_Llimona
gptkbp:opening_ceremony 1888
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:La_Rambla
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Parc_de_la_Ciutadella
nearby parks
gptkbp:part_of Barcelona's historical landmarks
gptkbp:photography popular for photography
popular location for photos
specific rules apply
gptkbp:purpose celebrate Columbus' voyage
gptkbp:related_event cultural festivals
gptkbp:released gptkb:World's_Fair_1888
gptkbp:renovated 2000s
multiple over the years
gptkbp:represents discovery of America
gptkbp:style Neoclassical
Neo-Gothic
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:La_Rambla
Plaça Portal de la Pau
gptkbp:symbol exploration and discovery
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:spacecraft
Catalonia's maritime history
gptkbp:tour gptkb:stock_market_index
offered
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
Barcelona tourism industry
gptkbp:type column monument
gptkbp:viewpoint gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
Panoramic view of the city
gptkbp:visitors_per_year millions