Rising 12 stories high in Cologne, Germany, Pascha wasn’t just a brothel — it was a landmark. Opened in 1972 as the Eros Center and rebranded in 1995, it became Europe’s largest and most famous red-light establishment. With over 100 sex workers, clubs, bars, and even hotel-style service, Pascha ran like a well-oiled machine. It shocked, fascinated, and attracted people from around the world, standing as a bold symbol of Germany’s open approach to sex work — until the pandemic brought its vibrant