Haus Sölling, villa in Rolandseck, Germany
Haus Sölling is a villa in Remagen built between 1858 and 1860 with a classical style featuring clean lines and symmetrical details. The house stands on a hillside above the Rhine and is surrounded by a protected garden, while today it is recognized as a cultural heritage monument.
The villa was commissioned by Friedrich Heinrich Sölling, a wealthy merchant from Essen who, like other industrial families, settled along the Rhine. After Sölling's death in 1859, his wife Bertha purchased the completed house at auction in 1861, and later the building served from the 1950s to 1962 as the headquarters of the Johanniter Order.
Friedrich Heinrich Sölling, the merchant who commissioned the house, was part of the wealthy industrial families who settled along the Rhine during the 19th century. The villa represented the prosperity and lifestyle of that era, and later served the Johanniter Order as headquarters, showing how buildings take on different meanings for a community over time.
The house sits on a hillside about 85 meters (280 feet) above sea level and offers good views of the Rhine and surrounding landscape. The location is easily reached on foot and allows visitors to explore the classical architecture and protected garden in a quiet setting.
The original design of the villa included a tower that was later removed, so its current appearance differs from the initial plan. This change shows how buildings adapt over time and modify their form while preserving their historical significance.
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