If it isn’t Germany’s most beautiful town, Meißen (Meissen) is certainly a very strong contender. I spent the day here back in June 2011 and couldn’t believe just how beautiful it was. Guide books certainly do not do this charming little town justice.
Here are a few of my favourite shots of the small town in Saxony. Read more here.
View from Albrechtsburg Castle
View of Meissen
Obligatory guidebook shot
Typical street in Meissen
Traditional building in Meissen
Inside Albrechtsburg Castle
View from the town square
Inside Albrechtsburg Castle
Town square
Rooftops of Meissen
Typical street in Meissen
Church in the town
The line marks the highest recorded flood waters in 2002. I am 6’1.
Cathedral
Cathedral
View over Meissen
View of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle
View of rooftops
View of rooftops
View from the bridge over the Elbe