Sculpture "Bremen Town Musicians", Riga
This is one of the most popular attractions in Riga, dedicated to the legendary heroes of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale — the donkey, the dog, the cat and the rooster. Locals talk about the political aspect of the composition.
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About the sculpture
The monument was made by the Bremen sculptor Christa Baumgartel and presented to Riga as a gift by the twin city of Bremen. It was established in 1990.
About the sculpture
In the lower tier of the monument there is a donkey supporting a dog with a cat on its back and a rooster sitting on it. At this moment, the Bremen Town musicians look through the window to the forest robbers. Locals put a different meaning into this scene and believe that the characters looked out behind the Iron curtain after the end of the Cold War.
All the characters have their noses rubbed – it is believed that if you make a wish, it will definitely come true, but it is more likely if you reach the nose of a rooster.
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