Ulm Munster

With the steeple of the church measuring 161.53 meters, Ulm Münster, Germany is the tallest church in the world. But it is not only the height that makes Ulm Münster a special among the churches in Germany. The architectural splendor is definitely another factor. The church is one of the finest examples of the famous Gothic architecture.

Allthough the construction of Ulm Münster began way back in 1377, there was a long period of gap in the construction from 1547 to 1843. It was only in 1844 the construction work was resumed and the church was finally completed in 1890. After the completion however, the church became one of the most valuable structures of Germany. Not only was it the tallest, but the view it provided of Baden-Württemberg's Ulm and Bavaria's Neu-Ulm is splendid. And if one is lucky enough to get the mind blowing view of the Alpine range, climbing the 768 steps wouldn't hurt much.

An architectural grandeur in itself, the Ulm Münster in Germany houses some great works of art. Among the famous artworks, the ones that deserve a special mention are:
- The 15th century choir stalls by Jörg Syrlin the Elder
- The Man of Sorrows by Hans Multscher
- The pulpit canopy by Jörg Syrlin the Younger and
- The beautiful alters and windows all over the church.

While all the stalls enjoys a world- wide appreciation for the great artwork, the exquisitely carved busts has been considered a master piece by famous artists of the past and the present. Also another piece to be seen here is the statue of Jeremiah, a Hebrew prophet that was built in 1877 under the initiative of the Jewish congregation of Ulm as well as the father of Einstein, the great scientist

Address: Munsterplatz 1, Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Phone: 0731/15-11-37

Bus: 2, 7, or 9

Hours: Nov-Feb daily 9am-4:45pm; Mar daily 9am-5:45pm; Apr daily 9am-6:45pm; May-June and Sept daily 8am-6:45pm; Oct daily 8am-5:45pm; July-Aug daily 8am-7:45pm

Cost: Münster free; tower 3€ adults, 2€ children. Buy tickets an hour before the climb