One of the most unusual symbols of the modern city is the sculptures of cows. They were first introduced on its territory in 2002, during the parade. By the holiday, 26 original sculptures were made, which were installed in different parts of the city. After the parade, it was decided to remove them. However, ten years later the city authorities decided to return these unusual works of art to the city. Some sculptures were sold for charitable purposes, and 19 cows are represented in the most crowded streets of Ventspils today. For travelers who want to see them all, special maps and guidebooks with iconic places are sold in the city.
A very unusual historical symbol of the city is the House of Writers and Translators - a miniature old house with a tiled roof. In the middle of the 19th century, this building housed the city hall. When it was decided to move it to a newer and larger building, the former Town Hall was equipped with a certain resemblance of a hotel, but only literary figures and translators were accepted. The tradition of taking cultural and art figures from all over the world into this historic home has survived to the present day.
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