Ulm: Ascent of the Munster Spire

As interesting as it is on the inside, the Munster's surpassing feature is its 528 foot high spire, tallest in the world. You can climb its 768 steps for a mere 2 euros, and, of course, I had to do it.

Postcard view of the Munster and its spire

Ground view

Most of the 768 steps look pretty much like this

Looking out at the twin towers

More than life-sized gargoyles en route

Interior view heading into the final tower; talk about flying
buttresses!

At the top, looking down to the roof and twin towers

Ulm below; note the Ikea in the mid-distance

The Danube

Old city

Descent view

Upper reaches of the spire; I am not sure where you finally get to, but it was high
enough for me