Meissen

Meissen

Surrounded by idyllic wine villages, Meissen dates back more than one thousand years. The city is dominated by the group of 13th- and 14th-century Gothic cathedral buildings and by the Albrechtsburg Castle, sitting high atop a hill. Meissen is world-famous for its Meissenware, fine porcelain produced here since the early 1700's. Utilizing rich deposits of china clay and potter's earth, all china items are molded by hand and the finished pieces always feature the trademarked blue crossed swords identifying the ware. Visitors may wish to tours the Meissenware museum and factory to gain insight into the porcelain's history and production process.

Attractions

Witness the art of handmanufacturing Meissen´s famous "White Gold" in a porcelain workshop and see historic Albrechtsburg Castle, where it was originally made. Later, enjoy an organ concert in the Gothic cathedral. Or opt for the excursion to the Wine Growers Association, where you´ll tour the wine cellar and sample the fine vintages.

Currency

The unit of currency in Meissen is the Euro (€), made up of 100 cents.

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