Minimuseum Soller, Museum in Germany
The Minimuseum Soller is a 6 by 6 feet (2 by 2 meters) underground chamber that displays remains of a Roman water pipe from the second century. Archaeological finds discovered in 1981 during road construction show how water was conveyed from a spring to surrounding villages including Soller.
The water pipe dates to Roman times and connected a spring in the Ellebach area to surrounding settlements. Its remains were accidentally discovered in 1981 during road work at the intersection of the B56 federal road and the district road 28, prompting the creation of this museum.
The name reflects the deliberately small scale of this museum dedicated to Roman water systems. Visitors learn how these ancient pipes shaped settlement patterns and how water management was central to community life in the region.
The museum is tiny and located on the northern edge of Soller, making it easy to reach on foot or by bike. Access requires a key distributed by the local administrative office in Vettweiß, so prior arrangement is necessary before visiting.
This museum claims to be among the smallest in the world at just 2 by 2 meters, making it a noted curiosity in local history. Visitors descend a staircase to view the underground pipe remains, creating an intimate and unexpected experience unlike typical museum visits.
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