Sevärdheter i Meissen

Meissen Essentials

Meissen, the "cradle of Saxony," is defined by its medieval architectural heritage overlooking the Elbe River. This collection features the Albrechtsburg, Germany's oldest castle built between 1471 and 1495, alongside the neighboring Gothic Cathedral of St. John and St. Donatus. The list highlights the town’s religious history through the 13th-century Nikolaikirche and St. Afra, as well as civic landmarks like the Late Gothic Town Hall and historic city gates such as the Torhaus and Tuchmachertor.