Meissen
Meissen www.stadt-meissen.de (German spelling Meißen) is one of the oldest towns in Saxony, Germany. It was once home to the local bishop and has a huge medieval cathedral and adjoining castle. It is also the place where the first European porcelain was invented! The china factory is still producing today and you can visit it and get to know more about it.
Getting There
You can get to Meissen by car or by train. The nearest international airport is in Dresden.
Sights
- The porcelain factory and museum, Talstrasse 9, ☎ +49 3521 468-0, english.meissen.com. A museum dedicated to the porcelain that has made the town famous.
- Albrechtsburg. A castle in Meissen.
- Meissen cathedral.
- Besides this, it is also worth to take a look at the town itself and its old beautiful houses.
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- Meissen is a little town in Saxony, but famous for its porcelaine manufactury. Just a short ride away from Dresden, the visit of the manufactury is a must. The city centre is very nice and if you do have enough money, buy one of the fantastic porcelaine. • Ralph S.
- Be sure to buy some porcelain nick-nacks at the Porcelain Museum's store! Great discounts, too! • Ildiko K.
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