The Lion of the Alps

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monument
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Swiss_Guards
gptkbp:constructedIn 19th century
gptkbp:createdCharacter fallen soldiers
gptkbp:depicts dying lion
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Bertel_Thorvaldsen
gptkbp:features natural_rock_formation
gptkbp:hasDescription Latin_text
gptkbp:height 6 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Lion of the Alps
gptkbp:isA cultural landmark
historical site
memorial
tourist attraction
cultural heritage site
tourist destination
historical monument
landmark
symbol of sacrifice
cultural icon
national treasure
site of remembrance
popular photo spot
artistic landmark
sculptural masterpiece
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy public transport
gptkbp:isAvenueFor neoclassical sculpture
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor local culture
gptkbp:isConsidered one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland
gptkbp:isFamousFor its emotional expression
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn various documentaries
gptkbp:isKnownFor its artistic craftsmanship
gptkbp:isLocatedIn a scenic area
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:Lake_Lucerne
historical buildings
gptkbp:isMaintainedBy local authorities
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy school groups
moving and poignant
gptkbp:isOftenMadeWith Swiss_history
gptkbp:isOftenUsedIn travel guides
gptkbp:isPartOf Lucerne's_historical_narrative
Lucerne's_tourism_appeal
historical_sites_in_Lucerne
gptkbp:isProtectedBy Swiss_heritage_laws
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:isSurroundedBy a park
gptkbp:isSymbolicOf Swiss_patriotism
gptkbp:isVisitedBy tourists from around the world
gptkbp:length 10 meters
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Lucerne
gptkbp:madeOf sandstone
gptkbp:partOf Lion Monument complex
gptkbp:photography visitors
gptkbp:releasedIn 1821
gptkbp:symbolizes courage
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear over 1 million