Meissen germany

Every year millions of tourists flock to big cities such as Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. But for anyone seeking something a little more picturesque and authentic, here are 15 of the most romantic towns and small cities in Germany.

Albrechtsburg Castle, Meissen, Germany puzzle in Castles jigsaw puzzles on TheJigsawPuzzles.com (#7540140)

Meissen is a gorgeous town with quaint streets and lovely architecture located less than an hour away from Dresden. You can get there by car, train or take a scenic cruise from Dresden to Meissen. You can visit the historical town centre or go on a wine tour to the several vineyards around. You'll love it! #meissen #germany #winetown

Meissen / Germany

Read our article about the best attractions in Meissen a wonderful medieval town in Germany.

Meissen (in German orthography: Meißen; Sorbian: Mišno; Latin: Misena, Misnia, Misnensium) 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. The Große Kreisstadt is the capital of the Meissen district. From Wikipedia

I have become a little porcelain obsessed in the past few years. It all started when I got a beautiful Korean moon jar, we moved to the Netherlands and I visited Delft and learned about Royal Delft Blue, and the obsession continued when we landed in Meissen, Germany home to Meissen porcelain. Like Royal Delft

Discover Berlin’s modern chic, Potsdam’s rococo whimsy and Prague’s Gothic exuberance. Walk in Martin Luther’s footsteps in Wittenberg, birthplace of the Protestant Reformation. Admire delicate Meissen porcelain. Celebrate Dresden, a phoenix risen from the ashes of war. View Saxon Switzerland’s monoliths. See the Elbe Biosphere Reserve. The Elbe is one of Europe’s most unspoiled rivers and it awaits you—on our 10-day cruisetour.

Meissen is world-famous for it's porcelain. When visiting Meissen, my wife and I only caught a glimpse of the porcelain though.