Sola-Basilika, Carolingian basilica ruins in Solnhofen, Germany
The church structure features three naves, stone pillars, and preserved foundations that showcase medieval architectural elements from the 9th century.
Archaeological excavations between 1961 and 1979 revealed five successive churches at this location, with the earliest dating back to 650 CE.
The basilica contains the tomb of Saint Solus and served as a monastery church under the administration of Fulda Abbey.
Visitors can observe the original church columns at the Archaeological Museum in Munich, while replicas stand at the basilica site.
The site contains evidence of human settlement dating back to 8000 BCE, including metallurgical processing areas from various periods.
Location: Solnhofen
Phone: +499145832020
Website: https://solnhofen.de/Sola-Basilika.n50.html
GPS coordinates: 48.89313,10.98926
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:21
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