Geometric gargoyles

Gargoyle of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Aroche (Huelva, Spain). It is a real animal: a bird with magnificent carving.

Gargoyles in the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Aroche (Huelva, Spain)

Contemporary gargoyle on the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Valderrobres (Teruel). It is an anthropomorphic figure.

Gargoyles of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Valderrobres (Teruel, Spain)

Vegetal monster gargoyle, with leaves and decorative elements, from the New Cathedral of Salamanca.

Gargoyles on the Eastern Side of the New Cathedral of Salamanca (Spain): An Unusual and Exquisite Ensemble

Gargoyle from the Towers of Meirás (Sada, A Coruña). It is a human figure.

The Elusive Gargoyles of the Meirás Towers in A Coruña, Spain

Metal gargoyle from Krakow (Poland). It is a dragon.

Gargoyles in Other Materials: Beyond Stone

Although stone is the most commonly used material for gargoyles owing to its durability, particularly in light of...

Geometric gargoyles from the National Palace of Mafra (Portugal).

Geometric Gargoyles: Geometry as Ornamentation

We probably all love mediaeval gargoyles depictting realistic, fantastic, monstrous or terrifying creatures....

Gargoyles of Valencia Cathedral (Spain).

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 on the Royal Castle of Blois (France).

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...

Gargoyle on the Cathedral of María Inmaculada (Vitoria). A human figure.

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...

Gargoyle on the Parish Church of San Pedro in Gata (Cáceres). A naked man.

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 from the Monastery of Batalha (Portugal).

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,...