🇩🇪 Ulm: World Records & Wonders

1. The Greatest Mind: Einstein 🧠✨ Ulm is Einstein’s birthplace! Among the many tributes, the quirky Einstein Fountain (map: Einsteinbrunnen) stands out—a rocket (symbolizing technology) topped with a snail (nature) growing Einstein’s head (wisdom), sticking out his tongue in irony. It mocks humanity’s attempt to control nature. Nearby is an old arsenal, contrasting Einstein’s pacifist ideals. ⚠️ Google Maps marks his "place of birth" at a crossroads, but there’s nothing to see. Skip it! 2. The “Romantic” Chapel: Valentineskapelle 💒❤️ Next to Ulm Minster, this Orthodox chapel isn’t directly linked to romance. Named after St. Valentine (the 3rd-century patron saint of lovers, hence Valentine’s Day), it’s actually the tomb of the noble Rumpold family. 3. World’s Tallest Church: Ulm Minster ⛪🏆 This Gothic masterpiece (Germany’s 2nd largest, seating 30,000) soars 161.53m high—a record holder! Miraculously, it survived WWII unscathed. Breathtaking inside and out. 4. Most Beautiful Monastery Library (Contender): Wiblingen Abbey 📚🌹 The Wiblingen Abbey Library, a mid-18th-century Rococo gem, is hailed as Europe’s most stunning classical library. Jaw-droppingly ornate! ℹ️ Open to visitors: Library, museum & church (currently under repair, peek-only). 5. World’s Most Tilted Hotel: Hotel Schiefes Haus 🏨🌀 Built in the 14th century, this hotel leans 9–10 degrees (Guinness-recorded!) due to its riverbank foundation. Even the furniture is custom-adjusted—drop a pen, and it’ll roll away! #GermanyTravel #Ulm #WorldRecords #HiddenGems #ArchitectureLovers #HistoryBuff