Gargoyles at the University in El Burgo de Osma (Spain)

Gargoyles at the University in El Burgo de Osma (Spain)

  The University of Santa Catalina in El Burgo de Osma (Soria) was founded by the bishop and benefactor Pedro Álvarez de Acosta (1539-1563) with the idea of setting up the first centre of learning in the province of Soria. Building work on what would eventually...
The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part One

The Devil and his Portrayal in Gargoyles: Part One

Gargoyles This post starts the study of one of the most fascinating figures decorating gargoyles. It’s none other than the devil himself, an ever present and essential image on churches and cathedrals, and one we also see on other buildings in civil...