Seltz
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Seltz is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, located near the Sauer River and the Rhine. Historically, it originated as a Celtic settlement and Roman castrum named Saletio in the 5th century. Saint Adelaide established Selz Abbey in 991, and the town became an Imperial city in 1357.
Statistics
Area
21.00 km²
Population
3,204