Ulmer Münster - Tallest Church in The World

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Ulm Minster (German: Ulmer Münster) is a Lutheran church located in Ulm, State of Baden-Württemberg (Germany). Until the eventual completion of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, it will remain the tallest church in the world and the 5th tallest structure built before the 20th century, with a steeple measuring 161.5 metres (530 ft).

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768 steps lead to the top of the minster's spire. At 143 m (469 ft) there is a panoramic view of Ulm in Baden-Württemberg and Neu-Ulm in Bavaria and, in clear weather, a vista of the Alps from Säntis to the Zugspitze. I’ll be honest with you that this is a pretty scary experience for me who little bit afraid of height.

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This is the final stairwell to the top (known as the third Gallery) is a tall, spiraling staircase that has barely enough room for one person.

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It’s an magnificent church even on the inside. I attended the concert inside and it’s a great experience.