The Cat House seen from the south
Angry-looking cat on turret rooftop
Cat House main entrance with Art Nouveau decorations
The Cat House (Latvian: Kaķu nams) is a building situated at 10 Meistaru iela in the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It was built in 1909 according to the blueprint of architect Friedrich Scheffel. The building is styled as medieval architecture with some elements of Art Nouveau. It is known for the two cat sculptures, with arched backs and raised tails, on its roof. It is said that the owner of the house wanted the cats to be placed with their tails turned towards the house of the Great Guild, which is nearby, as he held a grudge against its members. It was later ordered that the cats should be turned so as to face the guildhouse.[1]
- ^ "Kaķu nams :: Vecrīga" (in Latvian). citariga.lv. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
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