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