Ulm | Germany

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Ulm has had settlers since the early Neolithic period, around 7000 years ago. In the city area of Ulm proper, the oldest artifacts are dated from the late Neolithic period and the earliest written mention of Ulm is dated 22 July 854 AD, when King Louis the German signed a document in the King's palace of "Hulma" in the Duchy of Swabia. The city was declared an Imperial City in 1181 by Friedrich Barbarossa.

At first, Ulm's was a Königspfalz—or a place for the medieval German kings and emperors to rest during their frequent travels. Later, it became a city of traders and craftsmen because of its location at the crossroads of important trade routes extending to Italy.

Ulm has experienced its fair share of war. The Thirty Years' War, the War of the Spanish Succession Ulm’s occupation by French and Austrian forces saw a rapid decline. In 1803, it lost the status of Imperial City and was absorbed into Bavaria. In 1805, Napoleon managed to trap the invading Austrian army and forced their surrender in the Battle of Ulm.

In 1810, Ulm was incorporated into the Kingdom of Württemberg and lost its districts on the other bank of the Danube, which came to be known as Neu-Ulm (New Ulm).

During World War II, over 80% of the medieval city was bombed into ruins—but most of the city was rebuilt and some of the historic landmark buildings have been restored.

Ulm is full of great things to enjoy—There are several museums, such as the Danube Swabian Museum, the Museum of Bread Culture (for all you carbies) and the Ulm Museum—which has the Lowenmensch—a 40,000 year old lion-headed figure which is the oldest known human/animal sculpture in the world!

Did you know Albert Einstein was born here – and that Johannes Kepler lived here?

There’s also a small zoo which has bears and other tropical animals.

SITES:
Ulm Minster: built 1377-1891 and has the world’s highest church steeple at 529.95 ft and 768 steps! If you’re wondering why it took over 400 years to build—one look should tell you, BUT, in 1543 the construction was halted for political and economic reasons.

Fisherman’s quarter:
Schiefes Haus Ulm (Crooked house): 16th century, now a hotel
Alte Münz (Old Mint):

Betzgertum (Butcher’s Tower): all that remains of the section of city walls ends here.

Ulm Rathaus (Town Hall): built in 1370, the murals are from the 16th century and the astronomical clock is from 1520. It was one of the buildings restored after the bombings in 1944.

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