Solothurn
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Solothurn is the capital of the Swiss canton of the same name, located at the foot of the Jura Mountains along the Aare River. The city is renowned for its well-preserved Baroque old town, which reflects a unique blend of Italian, French, and Swiss architectural influences. It originated as a Roman settlement known as Salodurum.
Statistics
Area
6.28 km²
Population
16,847