'''Solnhofen''' is a [[Germany|German]] town in [[Middle Franconia]]. It is surrounded by quarries and is known for the there found [[Archaeopteryx]]. Solnhofen was initially called "Husen" and was already mentioned in the eigth century. Later it was renamed into "Solnhofen" after the [[missionary]] Saint Solus, who lived here.
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'''Solnhofen''' is a [[Germany|German]] town in [[Middle Franconia]]. It is surrounded by quarries and is known for the there found [[Archaeopteryx]]. Solnhofen was initially called "Husen" and was already mentioned in the eigth century. Later it was renamed into "Solnhofen" after the missionary [[Saint Solus]], who lived here.
The current mayor is Manfred Schneider, a member of left-center [[SPD]].
The current mayor is Manfred Schneider, a member of left-center [[SPD]].