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

Nov 24, 2018 · 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 church since the 13th century. Some of them look positively ferocious, while others are elegant, and some even look a bit bored.

Oct 18, 2018 · 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 gargoyles and chimera, paying attention to the history …

Jul 7, 2013 · 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 creatures. For centuries they have warded off evil spirits.

Apr 20, 2020 · 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 favourite gargoyles and chimerae), hundreds of grotesques adorned the rooftop of Notre Dame.

Oct 1, 2021 · 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 why they exist.

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 Middle Ages to the extraordinary writer Victor Hugo.

May 7, 2014 · Gargoyles and chimeras, sometimes called grotesques, date back to approximately the 12th century. On this page are specifically the gargoyles and chimeras of Notre Dame in Paris are the focus. However, you will find gargoyles on buildings all over Europe.

Notre Dame Gargoyles The Catholic cathedral Notre Dame stands imposingly on the eastern half of Île de la Cité. About as iconic as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris is one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and well worth a visit.

Apr 25, 2023 · Could they be the same type of fiendish spirit as the gargoyles on the rooftops of Notre-Dame Cathedral? We see them observing the lives of humans in the streets of Paris, ready to pounce and to feed on the weak spirits.