Imposing Gargoyles at the Head of Palencia Cathedral

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 Spain: the gargoyles on the east side of Palencia Cathedral. First, a brief history of the building: during the second half of the twelfth century...
The Emblematic Gargoyles of Salamanca’s Casa de las Conchas

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 are referring to the magnificent Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells). This building dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and was...
The Enigmatic Gargoyles of the Monterrey Palace in Salamanca

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 Viceroy of Naples, Alonso de Acevedo y Zúñiga, in 1539 “in accordance with a design drawn and signed by Father Fray Min. de Santiago and by Ro. Gil”....
Gargoyles in Stone: The Mastery of Carving

Gargoyles in Stone: The Mastery of Carving

  Many of us are attracted to and fascinated by gargoyles. Their monstrous, terrifying, beautiful or ugly figures astound and intrigue us. But there’s more to gargoyles than iconography and functionality. There’s something living that changes over time, something...