The Moorish Castle Walls

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical structure
gptkbp:accessibility open to the public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:King_Ferdinand_II
local legends
historical figures
gptkbp:built local stone
Moorish rule
defense_against_Christian_kingdoms
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:Moorish_invaders
8th century
gptkbp:cultural_significance part_of_Sintra's_identity
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosted at the site
gptkbp:depictedIn various artworks
gptkbp:features courtyards
towers
battlements
archways
walls made of granite
gptkbp:function defensive fortification
gptkbp:height approximately 10 meters
gptkbp:historical_analysis conducted by archaeologists
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of the Reconquista
gptkbp:historicalContext gptkb:Islamic_rule_in_Iberia
Middle Ages
gptkbp:historicalEvent battles during the Reconquista
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Moorish Castle Walls
gptkbp:includes viewpoints
gptkbp:influenced local architecture
modern fortifications.
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Moorish_architecture
gptkbp:inspiration artists and writers
gptkbp:is_part_of Sintra's_tourism_circuit
gptkbp:length approximately 450 meters
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sintra,_Portugal
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Portuguese_government
gptkbp:nearby_attractions popular_site_in_Portugal
gptkbp:notableWork example of medieval fortifications
gptkbp:offers educational tours
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:town_of_Sintra
Sintra_mountains
gptkbp:partOf Moorish Castle
Sintra's_cultural_landscape
gptkbp:provides panoramic views
gptkbp:renovated 19th century
gptkbp:role military defense
gptkbp:significance historical and cultural heritage
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Sintra-Cascais_Natural_Park
rich in biodiversity
gptkbp:surroundingArea Moorish Castle
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives ongoing restoration projects
gptkbp:symbolizes Moorish_heritage_in_Portugal
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Cultural Landscape of Sintra
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists from around the world
gptkbp:visitors attract thousands annually