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Photo Of The Day: Pont-Neuf Gargoyles

I have always been fascinated by gargoyles: those fantastical creatures and figures that adorn so many of the ‘old’ world’s wonderful buildings. Europe in particular, is filled with structures whose façades are embellished with delightful examples of grotesque faces and Gothic monsters, whose purpose is – what? To ward off evil, perhaps? Or to keep [...]

By Jim Lesses | 14 Jun 11 | Posted in Photo of the Day | Comments (0)

Photo Of The Day: Inspiring Gargoyles

Today’s guest post is by photographer Mark E. Tisdale.

By Staff Writer | 05 Aug 10 | Posted in Photo of the Day | Comments (0)

Gargouilles | Gargoyles

They adorn every piece of gothic architecture in France …

By Kimberly Kradel | 16 Jul 07 | Posted in Travel with a Twist | Comments (0)

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