Ulm, a short jaunt off the Romantische Strasse, more than justifies the minor diversion required to get there with its astounding cathedral, which took 500 years to complete. Boasting the world's largest church tower, tourists are now free to brave the 768-step climb to the top for a clear, extensive view of Bavarian and Swiss Alps. Other sights to catch include the Einstein monument the father of relativity was born in Ulm in 1879 and the fascinating marketplace. The Road comes to an end in Augsburg, the third largest city in Bavaria after Munich and Nurenburg. Founded over two thousand years ago as a Roman military camp, today Augsburg is renowned for its Renaissance architecture. The center of the city is Maximilianstrasse, the city's foremost promenade and shopping street. Formerly a medieval wine market, this is now the path to the city's biggest attractions. The Von Schaezler palace was built in the 1900s by a wealthy baron and includes interlocking chambers and a monstrous hall embellished with crystal, glass, mirrors, and wall sconces. Other notable sights include two Baroque churhces built over a former Roman cemetary and the Red Gate, which served as an important point on the trade route with Italy. Music lovers should make the pilgrimage to the Mozart House, the birthplace of Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus's father, which now holds engaging documents on the Mozart family.
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