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Photographer Marcel Heijnen has been featured on Bored Panda before, and for good reason. His ongoing street photography project captures cats as they move through cities around the world, blending so naturally into their surroundings that they almost seem like part of the architecture. Whether perched outside small shops, stretched out beside market stalls, or watching passersby from shadowy corners, these cats bring an extra layer of life and personality to everyday urban scenes.

Best known for projects like Shop Cats of Hong Kong and City Cats of Istanbul, Heijnen has built a body of work that is both documentary and playful. His photos don’t just highlight the charm of cats, but also the unique rhythm of the streets they inhabit, showing how these animals coexist with people in ways that feel effortless, familiar, and deeply rooted in local culture. Across every city he photographs, Heijnen reveals the same delightful truth: no matter where you are in the world, cats always seem to find a way to belong.

So scroll down and let us know which are your favorite candid feline shots.

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    Street Cats Around The World Blend Perfectly Into City Life In Marcel Heijnen’s Photos (41 New Pics)

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    Janissary35680
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another day, another tourist group. It's a living.

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    PrettyJoyBird
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    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty chain necklace. Google says 招財 (Zhāocái): Beckon wealth / Invite fortune. In Japanese culture, these charms are believed to bring good luck to the owner. These small hanging items are typically known as Lucky Cat or Maneki-neko charms, which are decorative items often used to symbolize good fortune and prosperity.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I heard they're supposed to hatch if I sit here long enough."

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    55 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think I want to know what some of those dried things are in the bottom row jars.

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    Eggwodd
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    54 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat for scale 😊

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    walkabout
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    39 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry that this reminds me of “Rise the Euphrates”

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    Janissary35680
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Istanbul. (Well Turkey, anyhow.)

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    ELLE
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the cat, but not the goods