Albrechtsburg Meißen

Albrechtsburg Meißen is in Saxony, Germany. Albrechtsburg Meißen is situated nearby to Schlossparkstufen, as well as near the historic building Galeriebau.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Albrechtsburg and Meissen Cathedral.

Albrechtsburg

Castle

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The Albrechtsburg is a Late Gothic castle erected from 1471 till about 1495. It is located in the town centre of Meissen in the German state of Saxony. It is situated on a hill above the river Elbe, adjacent to the Meissen Cathedral.

Meissen Cathedral

Church

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Meissen Cathedral or the Church of St John and St Donatus is a Gothic church in Meissen in Saxony. It is situated on the castle hill of Meissen, adjacent to the Albrechtsburg castle and forms a critical centrepiece of the iconic Meissen skyline overlooking the River Elbe in the valley below.

Prälatenhaus

Museum

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Prälatenhaus is a museum, which is situated 210 metres south of Albrechtsburg Meißen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meißen and Vorbrücke.

Meißen

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Meissen is the oldest town in Saxony, Germany. Meißen was also once home to the local bishop and thus has a huge medieval cathedral and adjoining castle.