Cologne is full of art — street art enlivens urban spaces and recharges grey walls with colourful visions. That’s because the city is a living organism — a democratic concept shared by the many artists who, day by day, make Cologne this uniquely exciting metropolis. Every two years, the biennial urban art festival City Leaks invites international artists to add to the city’s street art and calls on Cologne’s citizens to actively participate. You can experience Cologne’s street art as you stroll through the Belgian Quarter, the Ehrenfeld district, Ebertplatz and the rest of the city. See for yourself — Cologne is colourful.
Street Art Cologne
The most important works at a glance
Street art tours
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.
Ebertplatz
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.
Urban Art Map
City map by VisitKöln - in co-operation with Street Art Cities
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.
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