In this first entry dedicated to Asturian gargoyles, we are going to discover the unique and suggestive gargoyles of...
The Gargoyles of Oviedo Cathedral in Spain: Guardians of an Asturian Treasure
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The Elusive Gargoyles of the Meirás Towers in A Coruña, Spain
Today we are going to discover a number of unique and little-known gargoyles. We are referring, no less, to the...
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 of...
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 in...
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...
Women and their Representation in Gargoyles
One of the most fascinating aspects of art is the representation of women. There is sufficient material to write...
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 Occitanie,...
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 itself,...
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 their...
Gargoyles Representing Death
Death is one of the most fascinating and sublime themes and images in literature and the visual arts. Macabre...
The Incredible, Unknown Gargoyles of El Burgo de Osma
Today we are going to talk about the most exceptional and astounding gargoyles of the Cathedral of El Burgo de Osma...
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...
Gargoyles of the Château Royal de Blois: Analysis and Typologies
Today’s post takes us to one of the most outstanding architectural ensembles in France, where one of the most...
Gargoyles of the Hospital Real of Santiago de Compostela: Analysis and Typologies
Today we return to Galicia, this time to discover a remarkable group of gargoyles: those of the Hospital Real of...
Gargoyles and Masks: Appearance, Function and Tradition in Art
From time to time, we encounter unusual gargoyles which, although relatively rare, never cease to surprise us. We...
Gargoyles and Water Discharge: doccioni and Sculptural Solutions
Generally, in gargoyles, water discharge is channelled through the mouths of the beings and creatures depicted in...
Gargoyles of the Cathedral of María Inmaculada in Vitoria (Spain): Part Two
We continue in the beautiful Basque capital of Vitoria-Gasteiz to present the second entry devoted to the gargoyles...
Gargoyles of the Cathedral of María Inmaculada in Vitoria (Spain): Part One
Today’s journey takes us to Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, where the Cathedral of María...
Gargoyles of the National Library of Luxembourg
Today we travel to Luxembourg to discover some of its gargoyles, specifically those of the National Library. The...
Gargoyles and the Representation of Nudity
Today's post is about the portrayal of nakedness in gargoyles. Nudity and the Body in Medieval Culture In his book...
Gargoyles of the Church of San Pedro in Gata (Cáceres, Spain)
This entry is devoted to one of the most interesting groups of gargoyles we have encountered during our travels. ...
Gargoyles in Bruges (Belgium)
In today's post we're off to Belgium to see some gargoyles in the beautiful city of Bruges. Apart from the wonderful...
Gargoyles of the Church of San Quirce in Burgos (Spain)
Today we take a closer look at some truly remarkable gargoyles. In Los Ausines (Burgos) we find one of the treasures...
Gargoyles of Tomar in Portugal: Gothic Art and Templar Legacy
Gargoyles in Tomar: Journey to a Monumental Jewel of Portugal On one of the fabulous trips in Portugal, we went to...
Gargoyles and Their Typologies: An Introduction to Their Multiple Forms
How Many Types of Gargoyles Are There? Generally speaking, gargoyles can be classified into three kinds of figures,...