Restaurierung des Gewölbes im Mittelschiff des Ulmer Münster

 

The central nave (also called the main nave) of Ulm Minster is the widest, highest and longest room in the entire church. Separated by two columns, there are four side aisles to the north and south. Together they form the nave of the five-aisled church. This is oriented in a west-east direction - as a symbol of the resurrection of Christ. 

 

In the over 550 years since the vault was built, climatic and moisture-related influences have “worked” on the plaster layers and the flying buttresses and led to massive damage to the wall and ceiling surfaces of the vault.

The tensions in the plaster surfaces, especially in the edge areas, are increasingly causing plaster parts to come loose and small and large pieces to fall from heights of up to 42 meters into the church interior. 

 

An extensive renovation is urgently recommended. This presents the Münster community with a huge financial challenge. 

 

Before the securing and monumental restoration of the plastered surfaces on the ceiling and walls can begin, comprehensive but necessary investigations must be carried out. This preparatory work and the subsequent renovation will be very expensive and will take place over a period of at least 5 years. An amount of at least €3.0 million was determined for the first project phase. The Münsterbauverein Ulm e.V. will accompany these measures and support them financially. We need your help for this.