Solothurn

Solothurn combines a compact Baroque old town with the measured course of the Aare in a way that reflects its position between the Swiss Plateau and the Jura foothills. Once the Roman settlement of Salodurum, it remained Catholic during the Reformation and later became a showcase for 17th- and 18th-century architecture. St Ursus Cathedral, reached by its monumental stairway, dominates the centre, while clock towers, fountains and arcaded streets give the historic core a formal yet lived-in character. The city is also known for its longstanding fascination with the number eleven, a motif woven into local landmarks and traditions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Solothurn and the Jura foothills.

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