The Internet Resources

Cathedrals and Castles

• A Tour of Durham Cathedral and Castle - Experience the history, as well as a virtual tour of the Cathedral and Castle in Durham, England.

• Castles Abbeys and Cathedrals - A map and photo gallery of Castles and Cathedrals and Abbeys in England.

• Amiens Cathedral - The Art History Department at Columbia University documents the construction of Amiens Cathedral in text, and visually through computer graphics. Great movie of interior of Cathedral, you will feel like you are in the cathedral.

• France: Chartres (Cathedral of Notre-Dame) - Maps, floor plans, and pictures of the famous Chartres cathedral known for it's spectacular stained glass.

• Notre Dame de Paris - Pictures and text about the history of one of the most famous cathedrals in the world.

Gargoyles

• Gargoyles Then and Now - This article answers the question 'What is a Gargoyle'. It includes graphics of past gargoyles and cathedrals, as well as current day gargoyles at Duke University.

• Gargoyles and Grotesques - A modern day scultptor, Walter S. Arnold, describes his sculptures of gargoles. Good graphics of his work.

• Mediaeval Culture as Evidenced by Gargoyles - Tour a virtual museum of gargoyles and cathedrals. Excellent graphics, tour at your chosen pace.

• Gothic Dreams Many Excellent articles on the Gothic Era.

• Gothic Creations, Inc. History - This site has a short history of gargoyles, as well as links to other sites. It will also connect you to Notre Dame Cathedral.

• Cool Stuff for Kids and Teachers - This site is part of the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Visit some of the gargoyles.

Find out more!

• Internet Connection for Mediaeval Resources - Want to find our more about the Middle Ages? This is a site dedicated to such a study.

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