Discover the Ulmer Münster, the world’s tallest church, and its rich history as it prepares to share the spotlight with Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia.
As the Ulmer Münster gets ready to show off its title as the tallest church to the La Sagrada Familia, the folks in Ulm have a cool way of dealing with it.
Instead of bragging about how fancy their church is, the Ulmians, who are usually pretty laid-back and down-to-earth, are more about taking pride in their history without always needing to be in the spotlight.
“We don’t have to make a big deal out of it; it’s enough for us to just be happy with what we’ve got,” Dean Torsten Krannich said.
Even though the Münster has been the tallest for a while, it’s more than just a number to them — it’s a symbol of hope and faith.
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When you think about it, the Münster has a special place in history because Albert Einstein spent his early years there.
The tourism board is planning to use this connection in their ads next year, showing off Einstein’s story more.
“We’re going to include more Einstein in our ads next year,” Dirk Homburg said, showing they’re more into celebrating their culture than just trying to keep up with a title that might not last.
No matter what happens with the Münster’s height, the community knows it’s still special and will always draw people in to see a city that’s more than just its tall spire.