Gargoyle vs Grotesque: can you tell the difference? Both are decorative stone carvings, but only gargoyles have a water spout.🚰 The Washington Cathedral, located in Washington, D.C., has over 112 gargoyles and 1,400 stone grotesques — all hand-carved — located around the building. Celebrate #CathedralDay — and @wncathedral’s 115th birthday — by exploring their new virtual guide in the #BloombergConnects app! 🔗 in bio. ---- #Gargoyle #Grotesque #Cathedrals #CathedralArchitecture #GothicArchitecture #WashingtonDC #NationalCathedral #CathedralDay2022