The base of the world's tallest church tower is being eroded away because men keep urinating on it.
Significant damage is being caused to the historic Ulm Minster tower in the German city of Ulm by salts and acid in the men's urine, Suedwest Presse has reported.
Drunk men are thought to gravitate towards the structure during the numerous events that take place around the church throughout the year
In a desperate bid to stop them, fines were doubled for those caught to 100 euros earlier this year, but this has made little difference.
Michael Hilbert, head of the department that maintains the building, said: "I've been keeping an eye on it for half a year now and, once again, it's coated with urine and vomit."
He added he's not the "Pinkelpolizei", or "pee police", but wants action over the anti-social problem.
Ulm Minster's steeple measures 530ft and its sandstone base is said to have recently undergone a costly restoration.
