Set bestride the Elbe River in the Free State of Saxony is the idyllic town of Meissen in picturesque Dresden Elbe Valley, best known as the birthplace of European porcelain. The town’s world-famous china was first created in the astounding late Gothic Albrechtsburg castle in 1710. The town is awash with historic structures, as a stroll through the Old Town is a visual feast where colourfully painted townhouses line the cobblestone streets, along with the medieval Rathaus and the Gothic Frauenkirche. Discover the artistry and artisanship that goes into creating the porcelain at Erlebniswelt Haus Meissen. Other notable highlights include the striking high-Gothic masterpiece of Meissen Cathedral, the Meissen City Museum, Proschwitz Castle, Meissen Art Association, Thürmer Pianoforte Museum.