Exterior view - ENSINGEN, Ulrich von - WGA
Exterior view by ENSINGEN, Ulrich von
Exterior view by ENSINGEN, Ulrich von

Exterior view

by ENSINGEN, Ulrich von, Photo

The main parish church in Ulm is the work of the Parler family. Two masters by the name of Heinrich and Michael Parler planned a large church. The design changed from hall structure to basilica, however, the nave reaching a height of 42 metres, which makes it one of the most imposing in Europe. The change was the responsibility of the architect Ulrich von Ensingen, known to have worked in Ulm from 1392. He designed the tower, which was to become the highest church tower in the world, reaching 162 metres. He also designed the vault of the nave, completed in 1471.

The photo shows the west front of the church with the tower.

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