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Gargoyles are supposed to protect people from evil forces

They guard the house and garden with a grim look, their scary figure clearly shows: get out of my territory! Gargoyles are demonic figures that originally served as gargoyles. They were also attached to the outer facade of sacred buildings, especially Gothic cathedrals, to protect people from evil forces. Gargoyles are now very popular as garden figures: Gargoyles made of cast stone, which gartendekoparadies.de presents in a variety of forms, now primarily serve as guards in the garden. They were once used as an architectural element that, when attached vertically to the outer facade of the church, was intended to drain rainwater. This system was already used by the Romans, but in the Middle Ages gargoyles became particularly embellished: fantastic and grotesque figures or creatures representing animals, people, monsters or demons.

Dreamy and sleepy or rather grim and scary

Dreamy and sleepy or rather grim and scary: at gartendekoparadies.de you are sure to find your favorite figure among the garden gargoyles and gatekeeper figures. There are gargoyles that seem friendly , others look almost evil . Some of the idiosyncratic mythical creatures have wings or are hybrid creatures, others carry shields or swords and adorn themselves with rings. Almost forgotten, gargoyles have now conquered new habitats: the garden, house and yard. According to legend, they protect the property and vigilantly roam the garden at night. They freeze in daylight, but watch closely what is happening around them. Gargoyles have been designed with grim faces since the Gothic period. At gartendekoparadies.de the gargoyles are elaborately designed: facial wrinkles, noses, teeth and eyes are clearly visible and give them individuality.

Gargoyle - the guardian of house and garden
Gargoyle - the thoughtful gatekeeper

Our highlights: dangerous creatures and very gentle gargoyles

Gargoyles special model looks particularly grim at the viewer: it almost hides its dangerous claws under its muscular arms. A truly horrifying sight. Another mythical animal at gartendekoparadies.de is just as muscular - the mighty gargoyle has its wings spread wide and one eye is closed. But that shouldn't fool anyone. A true gatekeeper always remains vigilant. He is the ruler of the house and farm, recognizable by the gargoyle with throne . Our gentle gargoyles are completely different. Dreamy and shy they look at the world. The finely drawn faces show that they are trusting. Two other gargoyles are of a completely different caliber. The mythical creature that has nothing but mischief on its mind. If you choose the mischievous gargoyle , you should keep a close eye on your garden. This is also the case with Gargoyle, the madman .

Admire the famous gargoyles in mighty cathedrals

Anyone who has taken gargoyles to their hearts will certainly enjoy visiting churches and cathedrals that are famous for their gargoyles. But the grim mythical creatures can also be found at town halls or fountains. In Strasbourg and Reims, but also in Cologne, Regensburg or Ulm Minster, among others, they can be admired. Most of these figures can be found at Freiburg Cathedral. 91 in number – and they have it all. The construction of the Freiburg Minster began in the year 1200 and just 40 years later the first gargoyle was created. The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris Home of the Gargoyles, the gargoyles who were supposed to guarantee the nobility unlimited power with their supernatural powers. One of the great myths is about Joan of Arc. When she was sentenced to death at the stake in 1431, the gargoyles are said to have awakened and flown over Paris to avenge her death.

Special offer: two giant gargoyles
Gargoyle - the ruler

Pedestals: valuable elements when designing a garden with gatekeepers

Gargoyles are traditionally placed as gatekeepers at the entrance to the house or courtyard or on staircases, for example to the terrace. From this position you can keep a clear view of visitors. To show them off to their best advantage, they should be elevated. If you don't have a property wall or gate posts, you can opt for gargoyles on a pedestal or a gatekeeper on a ball . The pillars, bases and pedestals at gartendekoparadies.de are also valuable elements in the design with the gatekeepers. Several Gargoyles figures are available as a duo at gartendekoparadies.de at special prices: for example Gargoyles busts . It is important that the figures harmonize with the existing garden design and match the decoration. For example, you can supplement gargoyles with dragons . After all, they are united not only by the wings, but also by the fearsome appearance.

Gargoyles and gatekeepers as garden figures: mythical creatures with character

What makes them so attractive, the mystical gargoyle figures – once gargoyles, now mostly house, yard and gate guards? It is their unmistakable, idiosyncratic look. From fierce to mischievous to playful and alert, their nature is easy to recognize in their faces. But the many myths that surround the scary mythical creatures are also fascinating. That's probably why there are some films that make gargoyles the main characters. They can also take on this role in your garden. Whether individually, as a duo, as a wall stool or in the garden on a pedestal - gargoyles are real stars.

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