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