What did I see when I climbed the 161-meter-high Ulm Cathedral in Germany?

🌟Highlights: The world's tallest church tower, the main tower of Ulm Cathedral is 161.53 meters high, soaring into the clouds. Standing under the tower, people will appear particularly small, and looking up, it seems as if you can touch the sky. Before the 20th century, it was the fifth tallest building ever built by humans and was known as the "Finger of God". 👍A model of Gothic architecture: The church was built in 1377 and was finally completed in 1890. It took hundreds of years and embodied the wisdom and efforts of generations of craftsmen. The typical Gothic style, pointed arches, flying buttresses and exquisite stone carvings all demonstrate the unique charm of Gothic architecture. The interior of the church uses a large number of stained glass windows. When the sun shines, the colorful light creates a sacred and solemn atmosphere. ✅Unique climbing experience: The main tower has 768 steps. Visitors can climb up along the narrow stairs that can only accommodate one person. There are circular platforms at heights of 70 meters, 102 meters, and 143 meters for people to take a break. After reaching the top, you can overlook the Danube River and the city of Ulm. When the weather is clear, you can also see the Alps in the distance. ❤Recommendation reason: For architecture lovers, it is an outstanding representative of Gothic architecture, and its architectural art is worth savoring; history and culture lovers can feel the rich historical heritage here and understand the religious development and urban changes in medieval Germany; ordinary tourists can also be shocked by its magnificent appearance and the beautiful scenery after reaching the top, and gain an unforgettable travel experience. 📍Detailed address: Münsterplatz 1, 89075 Ulm, Germany. 🚉Transportation strategy: Ulm is a transportation hub. Major German cities such as Munich and Stuttgart have direct trains to Ulm Central Station. After exiting the train station, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to the cathedral; you can also take bus No. 5, 6, or 81 and get off at Rathaus station (two stops away) and then walk there. 🕙Business hours: Generally open at 9 am, closing time varies according to season, roughly between 16:45 - 19:45, and the tower will close 1 hour in advance. 💰Per capita consumption: Entrance to the church is free, climbing to the top of the tower is 5 euros for adults, 2.5 euros for students and children aged 7-17, and free for children under 7 years old; groups of more than ten people have a discount of 0.5 euros per person. Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machine on the left side after entering the church. 📝tips: Ulm Cathedral is located in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is not only a religious building, but also a symbol of German history and culture. The church is 126 meters long and 52 meters wide, with three towers, two towers standing side by side on the east side and a towering main tower on the west side. The interior space is spacious and can accommodate up to 30,000 people. Although the church decoration is not complicated, the stained glass window Israelfenster on the west gate is very eye-catching. It was made to commemorate the Jews killed during the Holocaust. There are also some exquisite reliefs and carved pulpits in the church, which were created by the young Jörg Sellin in 1510, and the stone reliefs on the pulpit railings were created by Ulm artist Martin Scheible in 1937. 🖼Surroundings: There are many cafes and souvenir shops around the cathedral. You can take a break and buy souvenirs after visiting the cathedral. You can also visit the Einstein Memorial. He was born in Ulm in 1879. There is also a zero-starting point sign near the square where the cathedral is located, indicating the distance from Ulm to the capitals of various European countries. In addition, the medieval old streets and alleys of the fisherman's district Fischerviertel and the crooked house Schiefes Haus are also unique. The colorful murals and ancient astronomical clock of the town hall are also worth seeing.