Blitz hits the Ulm Münster - experts examine massive damage!

Blitz hits the Ulm Münster - experts examine massive damage!

The specialists of the Ulm Münster Bauamt and the Bauhütte started to investigate the damage immediately. Ulm Münsterbauerin Heidi Vormann confirmed that there was "definitely damage, sometimes even massive". However, the exact scope of the damage cannot yet be quantified, since the investigations are still underway. Safety precautions have ensured that many systems were automatically shut down to avoid further damage.

status of the Ulm Münster

Despite the lightning strike, the Ulm Münster remains open to visitors and believers. The foundation stone of the cathedral took place in 1377, and the magnificent late Gothic style moves into the city every year. The Münster also has a historical reference: A flying attack on December 17, 1944 damaged many buildings in Ulm, but the Münster itself remained largely undamaged.

The Ulm city administration also pointed out that the Münster will soon lose its title as the highest church tower in the world. The Sagrada Família in Barcelona plans an increase in its church tower to 172.5 meters by building a walk -in glass cross, which would refer to the Ulm Münster to second place. This planned increase is expected to keep the record for the highest church tower, as katholisch.de reported.

Overall, the incident is a clear memory of the challenges with which historical buildings are faced, especially in times of extreme weather events. The ongoing investigations will clarify which steps are necessary in order to continue to receive the Ulm Münster in its full splendor. Further information on the damage and development is the Rnd