Ulm Rest Day

This is a photograph of the Ulm Minister. It is often referred to as the Ulm Cathedral, but this is a misnomer. It is a Lutheran parish church. To be a Cathedral, it must have been the seat of a bishop, but the bishop’s seat for the region has always been in Stuttgart. The residents converted to Protestantism in 1531 during the Reformation.

Construction of the church was started in 1377 and continued through 1543. The main spire was about 330 feet when construction stopped despite design plans to build the spire to about 500 feet. Construction was restarted in 1844 and completed in 1890. In the second phase of construction, the spire was extended to its final height of 530 feet, about 30 feet above the initial design. From its completion through 2026, it was the tallest steeple in Europe. However, in 2026, the Tower of Jesus on the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona was completed at a height of 566 feet.

Apparently, people can climb the spire. Climbing 768 steps can get one to a viewing platform at 469 feet. Given the issues that I have had over the past two months with my left knee, I have decided to pass on that view.

This is a photo of the outside of the Danube Museum. I spent a bit of time wandering through it, but I did not find myself captivated by any of the exhibits. In general, I am just not much of a museum person.

To get to the center of town, we need to walk under quite a number of railroad tracks which come into the station right near our hotel. The tunnel is covered with wall art for its entire length.

Here is another photo. To show all of the art, I would need perhaps 8 or 10 more photos.

This is a photo of one of the small streams that flow into the Danube. The waterwheel is actually spinning, and each of the paddles is covered with some sort of shellfish and moss like vegetation.

Having completed my laundry this morning, and walked around town afterwards, I think I am going to take advantage of the rest day by taking an afternoon nap.