The Gargoyles of the Monastery of Alcobaça (Portugal)

The Gargoyles of the Monastery of Alcobaça (Portugal)

In this new video, we present the gargoyles of the Monastery of Alcobaça (Portugal) as you’ve never seen them before. This monastic complex, declared a World Heritage Site, preserves a small but fascinating group of gargoyles. We analyse them from a formal and...
Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part One

Gargoyles and Unusual Animals: Part One

In addition to the figures of the lion, the dog and the eagle – the most commonly depicted animals in gargoyles – you can sometimes find depictions of other real animals, making unusual and unique gargoyle images that attract and fascinate passers-by.   A...
Gargoyles of Tomar in Portugal: Gothic Art and Templar Legacy

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 Tomar, a lovely city that’s home to one of the most magnificent and beautiful monument sites in our neighbouring country, the Convent of Christ....
The Gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca

The Gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca

In this new video, we present the gargoyles of the Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca (Spain) as you’ve never seen them before. This civil building in Salamanca preserves a small but significant group of gargoyles. We analyse their typology, state of conservation,...