10/15/2023 0 Comments Download national cathedral gargoylesThe first comprehensive history of these world-famous monsters, The Gargoyles of Notre-Dame argues that they transformed the iconic thirteenth-century cathedral into a modern monument. It was a overcast and moody day and still…….Most of the seven million people who visit the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris each year probably do not realize that the legendary gargoyles adorning this medieval masterpiece were not constructed until the nineteenth century. As I stepped onto the roof I was not prepared for the beauty of what I was about to experience. ![]() Our tour started in the Nave, already beautiful and fascinating, and then went from the depths of the Cathedral, meandering through the walls, halls and passageways, finally landing on the top of one of the towers. At the Cathedral, when it rains and the water runs down the roof, the Gargoyles purpose is to protect the building in an additional way by diverting the water away from the building. Gargoyles are often thought to ward off evil spirits. Of the fascinating architectural sculptures there are 112 Gargoyles and more than 3,000 Grotesques, one of which is Darth Vader. Did you know….there are many notable people buried at the Cathedral, Woodrow Wilson and Helen Keller to name a couple. All true! Also shared, was all the history and thought that has went into the construction and the purpose of the Cathedral. ![]() The description of the tour said their would be a lot of stairs, walking, tight spaces and you should not be afraid of heights. Recently I took a tour to see the Gargoyle and Grotesques. Once again the Washington National Cathedral has amazed me!
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