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