Of all the gargoyles that we discover on our travels, some have made a real impact on us. These include the...
Demons and Monsters in the Gargoyles of the Cloister of León Cathedral
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Gargoyles of angels and demons
The Gargoyles of the University of Alcalá de Henares: A Sculptural Legacy of Madrid, Spain’s Heritage
In this entry we travel to the Madrid region (Spain) to explore the marvellous and imaginative gargoyles of one...
The Exceptional Gargoyles of the West Facade of Salamanca Cathedral
Ever since I did my pre-thesis research work on the gargoyles of the city of Salamanca (Spain), I have always...
Imposing Gargoyles at the Head of Palencia Cathedral
Today we are going to discover one of the most beautiful and impressive sets of gargoyles to be found anywhere...
The Emblematic Gargoyles of Salamanca’s Casa de las Conchas
Today’s entry is dedicated to the amazing gargoyles of one of the most beautiful buildings in Salamanca...
The Imposing Gargoyles of Valencia’s Lonja: Architectural Splendor and Symbolism
Today’s post is dedicated to the most surprising and enigmatic set of gargoyles we have ever come across on our...
The Enigmatic Gargoyles of the Monterrey Palace in Salamanca
The Palace of Monterrey (Salamanca, Spain) is a magnificent building built by the third Count of Monterrey and...
The Gargoyles of Compostela: Guardians and Monsters within its Architecture
Today we are returning to Galicia to discover some amazing and imaginative gargoyles: the gargoyles of the...
Gargoyles with Bat-like Wings: Dante’s Vision of the Devil
Among the devil’s most fascinating features are his bat-like wings. The association between the bat and the...
The Archetypal Gargoyles at Mirepoix Cathedral
In today’s post, we’re going back to France, this time to the mediaeval town of Mirepoix in the region of...
The Gargoyles of Valencia Cathedral
In this first post on gargoyles in the Region of Valencia (Spain), we shall be visiting the city of Valencia...
Gargoyles Looking out to Sea
In this post, we want to look at some unique and exceptional gargoyles. These are unique not solely due to...
The Gargoyles of the Lantern Tower of Burgos Cathedral
When gargoyles are severed from their function as water spouts, they are transformed into pure image. Contemplating...
The Exceptional Gargoyles of the Segovia Cathedral
The Cathedral of Segovia (Spain) was built between the 16th and 18th centuries. It is considered one of the...
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...
The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings
There are many characteristics, traits, and common elements that appear in most gargoyles, especially in...
Gargoyles and their Small Companions
On many buildings you often see gargoyles accompanied by small creatures. Today we're going to discuss these...
The Gargoyles on Luxembourg Cathedral
In this post we return to Luxembourg to admire the gargoyles on the church regarded as the most important in...
The Gargoyles of Château Royal de Blois
In today's post we travel to one of France´s most impressive and magical places, where we discover one of the...
The Gargoyles of Santiago de Compostela and their Fantastic Iconography: Part One
We make our first stop on Galician soil in a beautiful place, the only one of its kind in the world, Santiago...
The Gargoyles on the Cathedral of María Inmaculada in Vitoria: Part Two
We continue our trip to Vitoria (Spain) to enjoy the latest gargoyles placed around the Cathedral of María...
The Gargoyles on the Cathedral of María Inmaculada in Vitoria: Part One
Today's journey takes us to the beautiful capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain), the city...
The Gargoyles on the Provincial Palace in Bruges
In today's post we're returning to the wonderful city of Bruges (Belgium) to discover a few more of its...
Gargoyles on the Luxembourg National Library
Today we're going to Luxembourg to discover some of its gargoyles, specifically the ones on the National...
The Gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge in Bruges
Today’s entry is devoted to the gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge (Poortersloge) in Bruges (Belgium), a...
The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part Four
Following on from the last post about gastrocephalic devils and the snake as an animal linked to the idea of...
The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part Three
Gargoyles This post continues with the portrayal of the devil in gargoyles, one of their predominant themes. In...
The Gargoyles of the Blois Cathedral
Today's post is dedicated to the gargoyles of Blois (France). On our trip to the city to collect the gargoyles...
Gargoyles on San Quirce Church in Burgos (Spain)
Los Ausines (Burgos, Spain) is home to one of the treasures of our Romanesque period, none other than the...
The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part Two
Gargoyles We continue with devilish symbolism and its portrayal in gargoyles and, after having seen the most...
Gargoyles at the University in El Burgo de Osma (Spain)
The University of Santa Catalina in El Burgo de Osma (Soria) was founded by the bishop and benefactor Pedro...
Gargoyles on the Seu Vella in Lleida
On our last trip to Girona, where we enjoyed a beautiful rainy day and were able to watch the water pouring out...
The Gargoyles of Limoux
Limoux, the town featured in today's post, is in France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The town is split...
The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part One
Gargoyles This post starts the study of one of the most fascinating figures decorating gargoyles. It's none other than...
Gargoyles of the Loge de Mer in Perpignan (France): Sculptural Expressiveness in a Gem of Civil Gothic Architecture
The Lonja de Mar and Its Role in Medieval Perpignan On our trip to Perpignan, in France, we discovered some...
Gargoyle Typologies: An Introduction to Their Many Forms
How Many Types of Gargoyles Are There? Generally speaking, gargoyles can be classified into three kinds of...
The Gargoyles of Santiago de Compostela and their Fantastic Iconography: Part Two
In this post, we continue with the gargoyles of one of the most magnificent Baroque monasteries in Galicia...