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   Meissen (in German orthography: Meißen, IPA: [ˈmaɪsn̩] ), 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.

2. www.meissen.com › pubSTAATLICHE PORZELLAN-MANUFAKTUR MEISSEN GMBH Porzellan ...

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   MEISSEN ist die älteste Porzellan-Manufaktur Europas und bietet einzigartiges Kunsthandwerk, außergewöhnliche Qualität und innovatives Design. Entdecken Sie die vielfältigen Produkte von MEISSEN, von Tisch- und Tafelservice über Figuren und Kunstwerke bis hin zu Schmuck und Home Deco.

3. www.erlebniswelt-meissen.com › en › manufactoryExplore Europe's first Porcelain ... - Erlebniswelt Meissen

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   Learn about the oldest porcelain manufactory in Europe, founded in 1710 by royal decree in Meissen, Saxony. Discover its artistic legacy, craftsmanship and innovation in product worlds, events and collections.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Meissen_porcelainMeissen porcelain - Wikipedia

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   Meissen porcelain. Coordinates: 51°09′20″N 13°27′58″E. Commedia dell'arte figures, c. 1740, 1744, 1735, modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler. Meissen porcelain or Meissen china was the first European hard-paste porcelain. Early experiments were done in 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus.

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   What is Meissen famous for?

   • The delightful porcelain carillon in the tower of the Gothic Church of Our Lady has been enchanting passers-by with its chimes since 1929, while the largest figures ever made from Meissen porcelain can be found in the Church of St. Nicholas. In a beautiful contrast to the porcelain figures, Meissen's Gothic cathedral dominates the town's skyline.

   Meissen: precious porcelain and spectacular panoramas - Germany

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   Where is Meissen located?

   • Meissen (in German orthography: Meißen, IPA: [ˈmaɪsn̩] ), 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.

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   What makes Meissen porcelain unique?

   • Since its founding in 1710, the Meissen porcelain manufactory has stood for the highest-quality porcelain and the utmost workmanship. Charting new territory in the creation of innovative porcelain objects is as much a part of the manufactory’s tradition as the observation of its own rich heritage.

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   Why should you visit Meissen?

   • It is the flawless beauty of a porcelain figurine that best captures the essence of Meissen. The town has become famous all over the world for its porcelain. Visitors will not only encounter the most exquisite ceramics, but also an elegant town that looks back on more than 1,000 years of history.

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6. www.porzellan-museum.com › enMeissen Porcelain Museum - Meissen Porcelain Museum

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   Visit the only museum in the world to showcase the entire evolution of Meissen porcelain from 1710 to today. Explore the permanent exhibition, special exhibitions, workshops, collection and more at the Meissen Porcelain Foundation.

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7. www.germany.travel › en › cities-cultureMeissen: precious porcelain and spectacular panoramas ...

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   Meissen is a town in Saxony with more than 1,000 years of history and a world-famous porcelain tradition. Visit the Albrechtsburg castle, the Gothic cathedral, the House of Meissen and enjoy the wine festival and the Saxon Wine Route.

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9. www.britannica.com › place › Meissen-GermanyMeissen | History, Porcelain, & Facts | Britannica

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   Meissen, city, SaxonyLand (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. In 968 it became the seat of the margravate of Meissen, which passed in 1089 to the house of Wettin, electors of Saxony after 1423.