There are many places that you can visit when you come to Germany. Of these you will find the city of Ulm to be quite interesting. The city can be found in the German Bundesland of Baden-WÜrttemberg. You will find that Ulm is situated close to the River Danube. This charming city is one which has a rich history and traditions which were once part of being a former Free Imperial City. Today you will find that Ulm is an important economic centre and the University of Ulm can be found here.

There are many landmarks which can be seen when you stay here. Of these however you should think about visiting the tallest church in the world. Ulm is also famous for being the birthplace of Albert Einstein. Interestingly enough as you explore this city you will find that some places can be found on left bank of the Danube River. This is not a deterrent for visiting these places as some like the Old Town will provide you with some fantastic sights.

Before you start thinking about what sights you should see first head over to Ulm Minister. This church which was built in 1377 to 1891 is considered to be the world’s tallest church. The steeple of this church is 161.53 meters high and there are 768 steps to climb. Within this church you will find the choir stalls which are lovely have been designed and built by JÖrg Syrlin the Elder. Hans Multscher was the creator of the famous sculpture the Schmerzensmann or the man of Sorrows. From here you may like to head on over to the Rathaus or the Town Hall of Ulm.

This town hall was built in 1370 and within the Town Hall you will be able to gaze at the murals on the walls which are stunning in their use of brilliant colours. These murals have been found to date from the mid-16th century. The gable of the Town Hall shows an astronomical clock which shows that it is from 1520. From here you may want to see the Gerd Walter Linde. This is a lime tree which was planted here in Ulm in 1950 by Gerd Walter after he returned from World War II.

Gerd Walter purchased this lime tree with newly issued 50 pence coins. On one face of the coin it is possible to see a young woman planting an oak tree which became the symbol of Germany’s reconstruction after World War II. As this lime tree can be seen from many different places in the city of Ulm is has become a second landmark of the city.

Along with these sights you will find others like the Albert Einstein Memorial, Wiblinggen Abbey, the Krone Inn and many others with historical, architectural, religious and artistic beauty. All of these sights you can see in Ulm will help to make your visit here a pleasurable one. For your next holiday in Germany see about coming to Ulm for a change.

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