Cat House
Riga, Latvia
A famous Art Nouveau townhouse with black cat sculptures on its turret, associated with a legend about a contentious merchant.
Kaķu nams is a famous townhouse in Riga, known for two sculptures of black cats placed on top of its turret. Legend has it that the owner of the building, offended by the authorities of the Great Guild, positioned the cats with their backs to its headquarters. The building is an example of Art Nouveau architecture and is a popular landmark. It is located near the Cathedral Square.
- Visit time: 15 min
- Local name: Kaķu nams
How long does it take to visit Cat House?
Plan about 15 min.
Nearby
- Great Guild — 60 m
- Tēvocis Vaņa — 100 m
- Latvijas kara muzejs — 110 m
- Mihaila Čehova Rīgas Krievu teātris — 150 m
- Rīgas Vāgnera nams — 160 m
- Doma dārzs — 170 m
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