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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. | + | [[File:ArchaeopteryxSolenhofen.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Archaeopteryx]], that was found near Solnhofen]] |
| + | '''Solnhofen''' is a [[Germany|German]] town in [[Middle Franconia]], that is located to the [[Altmühl]]-river. 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:21, July 2, 2015
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Region | Middle Franconia |
| Population | 1,693 |
| Area (sq mi) | 5.21 sq mi |
| Current mayor | Manfred Schneider |
The Archaeopteryx, that was found near Solnhofen
Solnhofen is a German town in Middle Franconia, that is located to the Altmühl-river. 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.