Explore the fascinating world of Notre Dame Cathedral gargoyles: history, symbolism, and ongoing efforts to restore these iconic stone creatures.

2018年11月24日 · The gargoyles and grotesques of Notre Dame, of which there are hundreds, are particularly stunning, and they have been keeping rainwater and evil spirits away from the …

2013年7月7日 · These stone-carved gargoyles once rested atop the Notre Dame Cathedral that burned in April 2019. They took a variety of forms: goats, birds, elephants, and hybrid/mythical …

2018年10月18日 · Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is celebrated as one of the most exquisite examples of Gothic architecture. Here, we talk about one of its most famous features: its …

2020年4月20日 · The 19th-century gargoyles and chimera of Notre Dame. Prior to the fire of Notre Dame in April 2019 (sadly little is known about the exact fate of many of the public’s …

2021年10月1日 · The gargoyles of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France have watched over this famous place of worship for centuries. Here's the fascinating story behind what they are and …

Discover the surprising, fabulous, and legendary gargoyles of Notre-Dame-de-Paris during your visit! Follow along in the footsteps of old masters, from the builders and stonecutters of the …

2014年5月7日 · Gargoyles and chimeras, sometimes called grotesques, date back to approximately the 12th century. On this page are specifically the gargoyles and chimeras of …

2023年3月22日 · Strange and grimacing creatures - gargoyles and chimeras - are part of the soul of the cathedral, a 12th-century masterpiece of Gothic art. Guardians of the building, they were …

2013年6月10日 · Climbing 387 narrow stone steps brings you to the west facade where you will find perhaps the most spectacular views of Paris in the entire city. It is also the best way to get …