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