This famous cat is one of Poland's highest-rated attractions


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Gacek the cat sits in a small open-fronted wooden box in Szczecin, Poland. — Reuters

Cat lovers are heading to the Polish city of Szczecin to catch a glimpse of Gacek, a chubby black-and-white feline who has become an Internet sensation.

The cat is sometimes found on a blanket in a small open-fronted wooden box, made by his owner, where he has lived for more than 10 years on Kaszubska Street. His home has become the highest rated attraction in Szczecin on Google Maps.

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