We most often associate grotesques and gargoyles with the gothic cathedrals and churches of central Europe. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reportedly contains over 5,000 examples. Another style of ...

Much as been written and said about the grand reopening and restoration of France's Notre Dame, perhaps the world’s most famous cathedral ... statues with grotesque faces. A gargoyle is ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Opt for a tour instead of exploring on your own, especially if you want to spot some of the cathedral's weirder gargoyles ... the Washington National Cathedral sits ...