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Cat House
Meistaru 19
Riga 1050
Latvia
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 30 attractions in Riga
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The story behind this unique architecture tells of its Latvian owner who was denied membership in the powerful Great Guild; to show his displeasure,...... more » The story behind this unique architecture tells of its Latvian owner who was denied membership in the powerful Great Guild; to show his displeasure, he built two cat sculptures on his roof with their backsides facing the Guild and their tails straight up to finish the insult. « less
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: Meistaru 19 Riga 1050
Latvia

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“Great cats!”
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4 of 5 stars
gecko77
Coventry, United Kingdom
1 Aug 2008
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This building is more about the story behind it than anything else. The cats no longer show displeasure at the Great Guild and now face outwards from the building. The cats are pretty cleverly done. more

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Meistaru 19, Riga 1050, Latvia