Before my impressions of Ulm get taken over by impressions of other places, here are some more of my photos, taken yesterday.
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| In the Fischerviertel |
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| Schachtelboot decorating the Zunfthaus der Schiffleute |
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| Rowing boat on the Donau |
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| Neue Straße, Ulm, seen from the bridge between the Kunsthalle on the right and the Ulmer Museum |
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| Model of the Minster (without tall spire) and surroundings as in the 18th century |
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| Portrait of Barbara Kluntz of Ulm, 1661-1730, a contemporary of J S Bach, with one of her compositions |
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| In the lanes (Gassen) near the Minster |
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| Rabengasse |
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| In a public exhibition space was a poster about Smart Gardens of the future |
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| A corner of the massive construction site near Ulm station |
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Minster choir stalls with their amazing 15th century carvings by Jörg Syrlin.
The face on the left appears to be Jesus, with his crown of thorns, speaking to a gentleman of Ulm. |
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| In the stalls opposite are female figures, with likewise expressive faces. |
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| Carved female figure, leaning on the altar rail. |
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| St. Christopher depicted on the pillar, with the nave beyond. |
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| Late 14th century Virgin and Child |
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| Late 14th century Pieta carving. |
That last image reminded me immediately of
Käthe Kollwitz' sculpture "Mutter mit totem Sohn", of 1937:
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