known
I usually read

it is well known by its monuments

it is best known by its monuments

but can I use it in the comparative This place is more known than the other

thanks

Question

known
I usually read

it is well known by its monuments

it is best known by its monuments

but can I use it in the comparative  This place is more known than the other

thanks

Answer

It is well known FOR its monuments

It is best known FOR its monuments

If you are comparing two places or people, you'd say 'better known' or 'more well-known' eg He's better known/ more well-known than his brother.