The Black Cat of Riga
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (73890)
Daytona Beach, Florida
January 30, 2018 2:13pm CST
In Latvia, in the 14th century, it was a great honor to become a member of the Great Guild. It was a terrible insult to get snubbed by them. When a resident of Riga was turned down he attached a black cat on top of his building so that it would stare at the Guild. Today the Great Guild is home to the Latvian National Symphonic Orchestra. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful concert halls in Riga.
The Black Cat with its arched back seems to be ready to strike at everyone. The members of the Guild were displeased with this sculpture and an argument ensued between the members and the man. Finally, an agreement was reached and the statue was turned around away from the Guild. It still stands upon the roof in Old Town Riga.
The photo of the Black Cat is my own
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@RasmaSandra (73890)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan 18
When you walk in the city and spot it it really catches the eye @JudyEv
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@JudyEv (326467)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Feb 18
@RasmaSandra I can believe it. I'd have the camera out immediately. 
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Jan 18
I like the idea of that black cat staring at them. Really got their goat.
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@RasmaSandra (73890)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan 18
Now what can we get that would stare at all the bumbling politicians in the states @JohnRoberts it would have to be something really big and really nasty 
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@RasmaSandra (73890)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jan 18
Nope never got in but he still won in a way because his creation the black cat stayed and is around still today @Kandae11
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