Ulm, on the banks of the river Danube, is home to more than 170,000 people, and is the birthplace of Albert Einstein. The city's famous cathedral, the Ulmer Münster, boasts the tallest church spire in the world. Ulm offers artistic and architectural treasures, as well as historical landmarks, four museums and plenty of private galleries displaying diverse local art. Ulm Theater, Germany's original civic theater, among other theaters, maintains a steady schedule of performances.