Cologne is full of art — street art enhances urban spaces and revives grey walls with colorful visions. That’s because the city is a living organism — a democratic concept shared by the many people and artists who, day by day, make Cologne this uniquely exciting metropolis. Many artworks are attributed to the biennial Urban Arts Festival CityLeaks and the international artists involved. But, of course, the local artist scene very much contributes, both in large and small ways. You can experience Cologne’s street art as you stroll through the Belgian Quarter, the district of Ehrenfeld, Ebertplatz and the surrounding streets as well as the rest of the city. See for yourself — Cologne is colorful.
Along the right bank of the Rhine, an open street art tour by seiLeise awaits you. The map provides clues and invites you to independently discover and experience art in the urban space from a new perspective.
You can experience the artworks in Cologne’s urban environment on a guided tour that opens up multiple perspectives as you pass by the most outstanding graffiti landscapes.
This centrally located square with its sculptured fountain is a good example of urban architecture in the brutalist style, and its lower levels offer artistically designed “off spaces” that are known far and wide.
The Urban Art Map provides a digital overview of all murals and other urban art in the individual city districts. By clicking on the markers on the map, you will receive information on the exact location and the artist of the mural. This makes it easy to create a personalised route through Cologne to discover urban art on your own. There is also an app (Street Art Cities) for convenient use on your smartphone, which you can download free of charge.