Monster gargoyles

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

“Chimeric Gargoyles” of the Patio de los Naranjos: Fantastic Creatures in the Palau de la Generalitat (Barcelona)

The Gargoyles of the Monastery of Alcobaça: Stone Art in Portugal

Gargoyles of Cahors Cathedral, France: Moss-Covered and Evocative

The Gargoyles of Oviedo Cathedral in Spain: Guardians of an Asturian Treasure

In this first entry dedicated to Asturian gargoyles, we are going to discover the unique and suggestive gargoyles of...

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

Today we are going to discover a number of unique and little-known gargoyles. We are referring, no less, to the...

Gargoyle from León Cathedral. It is an anthropomorph.

Demons and Monsters in the Gargoyles of the Cloister of León Cathedral

Of all the gargoyles that we discover on our travels, some have made a real impact on us. These include the...

Gargoyle from the University of Alcalá de Henares (Madrid). It is a human figure.

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...

Gargoyles de la Cathedral Nueva de Salamanca.

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 been...

Gargoyle from Palencia Cathedral. It is a winged demon.

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...

Gargoyle from the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca (Spain). It is a real animal: a dog.

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 (Spain). We...

Harpy gargoyle of the Cathedral of Mirepoix (France).

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,...

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,...

Gargoyle of Palma Cathedral (Spain). It is a human figure: a doccione.

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...

Animal monster gargoyle of the Cathedral of Segovia. It is a winged lion.

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 best...

Gargoyle of the Cathedral of Aachen (Germany). It has eyes with pupils and genitals.

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...

Gargoyle of the Cathedral of St. Michel in Carcassonne (France). It is a demon with membranous wings and pointed ears.

The Exuberant Beauty of Gargoyle Wings

There are many characteristics, traits, and common elements that appear in most gargoyles, especially in monsters ,...

Gargoyle of the Lonja de Valencia. It is a monk holding an animal.

Gargoyles and their Small Companions

On many buildings you often see gargoyles accompanied by small creatures. Today we're going to discuss these little...

Gargoyle on Segovia Cathedral. A two-headed creature.

The Two-headed Creature and its Portrayal in Gargoyles

In today's post we'll be discussing two-headedness in gargoyles . To delve into the fascinating world of these...

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 Monastery of San Martín Pinario (Santiago de Compostela). A demon.

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 de...

Gargoyles on the Cathedral of Blois (France).

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 of...

Monstrous gargoyle from the Royal Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (Spain).

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...

Gargoyle of the Cathedral of Ciudad Rodrigo. It is a human head shaped like a mask.

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...

Gargoyle on the Monastery of San Martín Pinario (Santiago de Compostela). A demon with its hands covering its face.

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 (Spain):...

Doccione gargoyle on the Lonja de Valencia.

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...

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 from the Museum of the Royal Castle of Blois (France).

Gargoyles and the Monster in Art

This entry is devoted to a fascinating subject deeply connected to the world of gargoyles: the monster. The subject...

Gargoyle on the Provincial Palace of Bruges (Belgium). A monstrous beast.

Gargoyles of the Provincial Palace of Bruges (Belgium)

In this entry, we return to the city of Bruges (Belgium) to discover a few more of its gargoyles. Immersed in its...

Gargoyle on the National Library of Luxembourg. A horned head.

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...

Gargoyle on the Cathedral of Burgos. A monstrous beast.

Gargoyles Shaped Like Animal Monsters

In our discussion of the various types of gargoyles, animal monsters were included as a distinct category within our...

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. ...

Gargoyle on the Merchants' Lodge (Bruges, Belgium). A demonic monster.

Gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge in Bruges (Belgium)

This entry is devoted to the gargoyles of the Burghers’ Lodge (Poortersloge) in Bruges (Belgium), a magnificent...

Demonic gargoyle on Wollestraat Street in Bruges (Belgium).

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...

Gargoyle on the Church of San Quirce (Los Ausines, Burgos). A human figure pulling its mouth open with its hands.

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 on the Maison du Roi (Brussels, Belgium).

Gargoyles of the Maison du Roi in Brussels (Belgium)

Our journey takes us to Belgium for the first time, specifically to the beautiful city of Brussels, where we can...

Gargoyle on the University of El Burgo de Osma (Soria). A fantastic monster.

Gargoyles on the University of El Burgo de Osma (Soria, Spain): Tradition and Art in Stone

The University of Santa Catalina in El Burgo de Osma (Soria, Spain) was founded by the bishop and benefactor Pedro...

Gargoyle from the Church of Saint-Martin de Limoux (France). An animal monster.

Gargoyles in Limoux (France): The Sculptural Ensemble of the Church of Saint-Martin

A Sculptural Gem in the South of France Limoux, the town featured in today's post, is in France, in the...

Gargoyles from the Convent of Christ of Tomar (Portugal).

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 from the Cathedral of Cork (Ireland).

Gargoyles of Cork Cathedral: Fantastic Symbols in the Architecture of Ireland

In this post, we invite you to discover the gargoyles of the cathedral in one of the most beautiful and welcoming...

Gargoyles from the Temple of Prambanan, Java (Indonesia). They are mythological monsters: makaras.

Gargoyles of Indonesia: Mythical Faces in Traditional Asian Architecture

Gargoyles in Asian Temples: Art and Mythology in Indonesia Some temples in Asia have magnificent sets of gargoyles,...

Diabolic gargoyle from the Loge de Mer in Perpignan (France).

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 fabulous...

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,...