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.

View of rooftops

Obligatory guidebook shot

Town square

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

View of the cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle

Inside Albrechtsburg Castle

View from Albrechtsburg Castle

Cathedral

Rooftops of Meissen

Traditional building in Meissen

View from the town square

View over Meissen

Typical street in Meissen

Cathedral

View of Meissen

Church in the town

View of rooftops

Typical street in Meissen

View from the bridge over the Elbe

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