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The Amazing Gargoyles of Aachen Cathedral

Today’s entry is dedicated to the gargoyles of Aachen, a German city with one of the most beautiful and extraordinary monuments in the world: the Cathedral and its magnificent Palatine Chapel, a marvel of history and art. Construction of the chapel began...

The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings

There are many characteristics, traits, and common elements that appear in most gargoyles, especially in monsters, demons, and fantastic animals. Today we are going to look at another unique and important feature that’s probably the most decorative element in...

Gargoyles and their Small Companions

On many buildings you often see gargoyles accompanied by small creatures. Today we’re going to discuss these little creatures and I’ll show you a fantastic example of this type in the lovely French city of Narbonne. Gargoyles often include small...

The Gargoyles and its Creator

Today we’re going to talk about something a little different. We’re not going to discuss types, features or symbolism, instead this post is devoted solely and exclusively to the maker, the creator, in short, the artist. The gargoyle sculptor. ...