House of Cats, Valencia

Cats are familiar with urban environments, especially in warm climates, and the felines of Valencia are no different. Stray cats wander the streets in search of a spot to rest before being chased away. The cat house provides them with a place of refuge.

Located on Museum Street (Carrer del Museu), a blue wall stands as the backdrop for a small house that catches the attention of passersby. Although the house is only a few feet tall, it showcases the traditional Valencian architectural style. Adorned with a Spanish tiled roof, a small fountain, and a "garden" on the side (consisting of a single potted plant), it exudes charm.

The entrance to the house appears dark and mysterious, seemingly not leading to the other side of the wall. However, this may be a clever tactic to deter unwanted human intruders. Legend has it that the previous owner of the house, an old woman, deliberately left it for the feral cats of Valencia to claim as their own. Whether this tale holds truth and whether there are indeed cats dwelling behind the wall will remain a mystery, at least to the inhabitants of Valencia.