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 of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle
Traditional building in Meissen
View over Meissen
View of Meissen
View from Albrechtsburg Castle
Inside Albrechtsburg Castle
Inside Albrechtsburg Castle
Cathedral
View of rooftops
Typical street in Meissen
View from the bridge over the Elbe
View from the town square
Cathedral
Town square
Obligatory guidebook shot
Rooftops of Meissen
The line marks the highest recorded flood waters in 2002. I am 6’1.
Typical street in Meissen
Church in the town
View of rooftops