Vardøhus Fortress

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:King_Frederick_IV_of_Denmark
gptkbp:constructed_in 1738
Danish-Norwegian government
gptkbp:coordinates 70.3733° N, 31.0667° E
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Norwegian cultural heritage site
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:award
gptkb:Photographer
gptkb:archaeological_site
cannons
military artifacts
gptkbp:features a museum
a moat
bastions
gptkbp:function gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:historical_event Siege of Vardøhus
gptkbp:historical_role gptkb:strategic_location
gptkb:military_base
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:archaeological_site
military stronghold
educational site
symbol of national pride
venue for events
cultural events venue
site of historical research
community events venue
educational programs venue
art exhibitions venue
protection of trade routes
site of military conflicts
guided tours venue
historical reenactments venue
cultural heritage preservation site
community gatherings venue
control of the Barents Sea
cultural festivals venue
historical lectures venue
workshops venue
gptkbp:historical_significance defense against Russian invasions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vardøhus Fortress
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:battle
gptkbp:landmark Vardø Church
Vardø Coastal Fort
Vardø Lighthouse
Vardø Museum
Vardø town
gptkbp:location Vardø, Norway
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Norwegian_Directorate_for_Cultural_Heritage
gptkbp:overlooks Varangerfjord
gptkbp:part_of Vardøhus Fortress National Monument
gptkbp:renovated 1860s
gptkbp:significance oldest still standing fortress in Norway
gptkbp:surrounding_area Vardø municipality
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkbp:visitors open to the public
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vardø
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4