Interesting Facts

Gothic architecture included many other things except pointed ceilings and vaulted walls. Gargoyles played a huge part in the forming of castles and churches used in this style. They called these statues and art pieces gargoyles because they mean "throat", traditional gargoyles are used as water spouts. The castles used them to drain water out from the bases of the foundations so they wouldn't ruin as easy. There are also no two gargoyles that are the same. A church called the Notre Dame is a very famous gothic church. This church is famous because the Disney movie "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" was based off of this structure when it was created.