Is this Germany’s most beautiful town?

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

View over Meissen

Typical street in Meissen

Obligatory guidebook shot

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

View of Meissen

The line marks the highest recorded flood waters in 2002. I am 6’1.

View of rooftops

View from the town square

View of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle

Rooftops of Meissen

Typical street in Meissen

Town square

Cathedral

View from Albrechtsburg Castle

View from the bridge over the Elbe

Church in the town

View of rooftops

Traditional building in Meissen

Cathedral