True Crime Cologne

What's the walk about?

Welcome to Cologne, a city famous for its soaring Gothic cathedral, its Rhine promenade and its legendary carnival spirit. But behind the postcard views lies a darker chronicle: forged masterpieces, a hostage drama, failed bombs and a daring night raid on the cathedral treasury, all played out on squares that thousands of people cross every day. Our journey begins on the Neumarkt, outside the auction house where a single forged painting fooled the art world.

What you'll see

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   The Titanium White Fake - Kunsthaus Lempertz (Neumarkt 3)

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   The Gladbeck Getaway Car - WDR-Arkaden

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   The Garbage Millions - Alter Markt

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   The Suitcase Bombs That Failed - Hohenzollernbrücke

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   The Hooligan Riot - Breslauer Platz

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   The Cathedral Treasury Heist - Domschatzkammer

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   The New Year's Eve Terror Alert - Roncalliplatz

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   The Night Cologne Failed - Bahnhofsvorplatz

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