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At the Meißner Porzellan / Meissen Porcelain Museum near Dresden
Meissen porcelain was a sensation at the time. At last, Europe also succeeded in what the Asians had already perfected – the art of porcelain production. The noble material, mainly used for tableware and decoration, quickly became a status symbol. Porcelain has been produced in Meissen since 1710, and Meissen porcelain is especially well known […]
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Panoramic View of Meissen – Climbing the Tower of the Church of Our Lady in Meissen
You can experience a fantastic view directly from the Old Town from the top of the church tower of the Frauenkirche Meissen. Here the tower walkway is at a height of 42 metres, with an unrestricted all-round view of Meissen and the adjacent Elbe valley. Only 193 steps have to be climbed in the old […]
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How to travel from Dresden to Meissen by public transport – S-Bahn Trip Report
Meissen is an underestimated destination for tourists in Saxony. If you know the city primarily through its world-famous Meissen porcelain, you might wonder what else the city has to offer. Quite a lot! From Dresden, you can reach Meissen quickly and easily by train or S-Bahn (suburban train). The S1 line runs regularly every half […]
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Discover Meissen’s history at the Meissen City Museum
For a detailed impression of the Saxon city of Meissen, a visit to the City Museum is more than suggested. The Meissen City Museum is located on several floors in the former Franciscan monastery church. With an entrance fee of only 3 euros per person, you really can’t say no here – and you really […]