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Meissen is located in the Saxony State, Germany. As one of the most important towns of the area, Meissen is part of the Dresden Administrative Region and it forms its very own District with the same name. The town of Meissen has 12 subdivisions and it is placed on both banks of the Elbe River. The population in Meissen reaches approximately 27,545 inhabitants.

Top Attractions within Meissen

The Albrechtsburg is the Gothic castle of Meissen. The impressive construction was the home of the Margraves, since 965. The castle can be visited today by the tourists during guided tours. As the estate is so large, there are only portions to be seen, but all of these can recreate the image of the lifestyle lead here. There are many recreations of various rooms, which will surprise and astound you with their beauty and accuracy.

The Meissen Cathedral is another Gothic landmark of Meissen. The church that can be seen today was built in 1260 and again in 1410, on the site of other former religious venues. The damage done by the passage of time to the church is visible in the walls of the construction and they manage to accentuate the Gothic traits of the decorum even more.

The Meissen Porcelain is a top product of the region and one of the few to be located outside the Orient. Due to the massive amounts of china clay deposits, the area became a great producer of porcelain in 1710. Today, the importance of the porcelain industry is visible in the fact that visitors can find souvenirs made out of porcelain everywhere and can therefore take home a beautiful piece to remind them of their trip.

The Historical District of Meissen is the main location for tourist visitation. It is nearby or it includes all the main points as attractions of the town. In addition to the attractions listed above, in the historic district you may see the Church of Our Lady, first mentioned in 1205 and having a 57 meter high tower, which includes the world's first porcelain carillon.