House with black cats in Riga: photos, reviews

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The house with black cats in Riga enjoys no less popularity than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The graceful pair of cats with their tails cocked upwards and their backs arched has become an unofficial symbol of revenge, which, as you remember, is a dish best served cold.

According to legend, a merchant was not accepted into the Trade Guild, so in response, he built a house opposite the building where the society met, and placed two black cats on the roof. Notably, the animal figures were positioned with their tails turned towards the windows of the wealthy merchants. The house with the black cats is located in the Old Town on Livu Street. Today, it houses a casino and several restaurants. The facade of the building is crowned with a sculpture of a soaring eagle, and above the entrance, there are floral "decorations" featuring a charming female head.

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Nacionālais teātris

Tram stop 432 m walk

Nacionālā opera

Tram stop 367 m walk

Brīvības bulvāris

Bus stop 365 m walk

Brīvības piemineklis

Bus stop 400 m walk

4.2

based on 107 reviews

Google

4.2/5 107 reviews

Heli R

Kiva matkamuistomyymälä. Mukava ja ystävällinen henkilökunta.

Mikołaj Kwiatkowski

A very friendly cashier and a wide selection of products :)

Isabella Carolina

the staff is so friendly and nice, also the magnets were a bit more affordable than other stores, and they have plenty options, i chose the right spot for my souvenirs, thank you