Ulm
City in Germany
Ulm is a city in the south German state of Baden-Württemberg, founded in medieval times. In the center is the huge Gothic Ulm Minster, a centuries-old church. Its steeple has views of the city and, in clear weather, the Alps. The Town Hall has an...
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What is famous about Ulm?
Ulm is one of the major cities in Baden-Württemberg and famous, amongst other things, for its spectacular minster right in the centre. Originally it was an important port on the Danube - German-speaking emigrants set off here to head downstream to settle areas of Eastern Europe.
Is it worth visiting Ulm?
Ulm: the ultimate combination of tradition and modernity
With the tallest church tower in the world, Ulm Minster is, of course, the city's most dominant building. And the Münsterplatz square on which it stands is an endlessly fascinating place that offers a great mix of history and pioneering architecture.
What happened in Ulm Germany?
The city of Ulm, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, was heavily bombed during the closing months of World War II. The first and heaviest raid, on 17 December 1944, left 707 people dead, 613 injured, and 25,000 homeless. Two large truck factories, Magirus-Deutz and Kässbohrer, were the primary targets.
What are some fun facts about Ulm Germany?
Ulm has been a free imperial city from the medieval ages on. It had intense trade connections in particular to other cities along the Danube river. Ulm constitutes the first upstream city from which the river is navigable.