Gargoyles with Bat-like Wings: Dante’s Vision of the Devil

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 devil comes from the symbolism attributed to this little animal. We have already discussed this in an earlier post on depictions of fantastical beasts in...
The Archetypal Gargoyles at Mirepoix Cathedral

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, an enchanting, medieval and magical place for visitors. One of its architectural wonders is the Cathedral of St. Maurice, begun in the late 13th...
The Gargoyles of Valencia Cathedral

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, which is home to some truly amazing examples. Today, We invite you to admire the gargoyles in this beautiful city’s cathedral. The bishop of...
Gargoyles Looking out to Sea

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 type or style, but also because of their location. We are referring here to the gargoyles in the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca (Spain), a jewel of...
The Incredible, Unknown Gargoyles of El Burgo de Osma

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 (Spain). These are the wonderful, “secret” gargoyles in the north aisle of the cathedral in this beautiful town in the province of Soria....