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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 | + | [[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 eighth 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]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:04, August 23, 2016
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 eighth century. Later it was renamed into "Solnhofen" after the missionary Saint Solus, who lived here.
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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
The current mayor is Manfred Schneider, a member of left-center SPD.