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Meissen (German: Meißen, ), is a town of approximately 30,000 about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Dresden on both banks of the Elbe river in the Free State of Saxony, in eastern Germany. Meissen is the home of Meissen porcelain, the Albrechtsburg castle, the Gothic Meissen Cathedral and the Meissen Frauenkirche.
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Meissen: 1. Albrechtsburg Source: Shutterstock Albrechtsburg. A masterwork of Late Gothic architecture, Albrechtsburg, in Meissen’s hilltop ensemble of medieval monuments, held as Germany’s oldest “Schloss”, equivalent to a château.
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Meissen, city, Saxony Land (state), southeastern Germany. It lies on the Elbe River just northwest of Dresden. It grew out of the early Slavic settlement of Misni and was founded as a German town by King Henry I in 929.
Jun 14, 2023 · The 1000-year-old city of Meissen, perched on the banks of the River Elbe, is an incredibly beautiful sight. Here, the broody hilltop Albrechtsburg Castle towers over a picturesque Old Town, mile after mile of rolling vineyards, and a gorgeous river valley.
Meissen is more than 1,000 years old and has become famous all over the world for its porcelain. Pop by and experience life in this pristine town.
Since 1991, the manufactory has been operating as the Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH, whose owner is the Free State of Saxony. The company is one of the world's leading porcelain manufacturers and one of the oldest and most internationally known German luxury brands.
Welcome to the Meissen Porcelain Museum, the publicly accessible part of the extensive collection of the Meissen Porcelain Foundation. From around 34,000 historic porcelains, a selection of 2,000 porcelain objects and over 300 years of porcelain history await you on two floors.
Meissen (German spelling Meißen) is the oldest town in Saxony, Germany. Meißen was also once home to the local bishop and thus has a huge medieval cathedral and adjoining castle. It is very close to Dresden and the adjacent landscapes of the Saxon Wine Region and the mountain range of Saxon Switzerland. It is part of the cultural area of ...
Meissen. A journey back into the history of Saxony. Welcome to Meissen. Welcome to a town which is full of fascinating history, magical beauty and lively tradition. The loving restored old town centre welcomes visitors from right across the world.
