The Falling House is the city's another unusual falling structure. This beautiful half-timbered house is located in the Old Town. It was built in the 14th century. Over the years of its existence, the external design practically did not change. It's a miracle the old building managed to survive during numerous fires and devastating wars. Many interesting legends are connected with the old building. In 1995, a small hotel was opened in it.
Guests of Ulm should definitely visit the Bread Museum, opened in 1955. The museum occupies a beautiful historic building. Once, there was a barn in it. Nowadays, around 18000 thematic exhibits have been collected there. You can see the tools used by German cultivators and millers hundreds of years ago. The historical exposition is supplemented with nice interactive exhibits. During a tour, visitors are offered to learn on their own how to make flour.
In the vicinity of the city, is located an old Wiblingen Monastery. It was founded at the end of the 11th century. The monastery had been fully destroyed more than once. Nevertheless, every time it was rebuilt. The last time the abbey was restored in 1714, and already in 1806, it was dismantled for good. After that, the building of the monastery was used as the Duke's residence and as barracks for soldiers. Presently, they store old manuscripts and books there. You can visit the old monastery library during your tour.
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