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# Meissen District

## Saxony

![The Albrechtsburg is a Late Gothic castle that dominates the town centre of Meissen in the German state of Saxony. It stands on a hill above the river Elbe, adjacent to the Meissen Cathedral.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12010/1b362f7a-2c27-49b3-981e-e3c2cef8b032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Albrechtsburg is a Late Gothic castle that dominates the town centre of Meissen in the German state of Saxony. It stands on a hill above the river Elbe, adjacent to the Meissen Cathedral.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12010/1b362f7a-2c27-49b3-981e-e3c2cef8b032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lightning over Radebeul ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053387/8f2cf075-c4ef-4f4b-92c3-23cac45f2cb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Town Hall of Großenhain ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6260307/0c746f25-e398-4e57-8643-ef161cb020ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The castle lies on a symmetrical artificial island. It is named after Duke Moritz of Saxony, who had a hunting lodge built there between 1542 and 1546.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049022/712aaef9-1b6a-48ae-9fa4-3c39e38086f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Meissen District

[Moritzburg

Known for Forests, Business and Adventure

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Get away to Moritzburg! Enjoy the adventure, forests, and castle. 

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- Moritzburg Castle

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[Meissen

Known for Historical, Luxury and Castle

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Follow the Elbe River upstream from Dresden to find this idyllic riverside hamlet, considered the birthplace of European porcelain.

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[Radebeul

Known for Business, Wineries and Budget

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Tour vineyards, admire historical buildings and visit fascinating museums in this enchanting little town.

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[Riesa

Known for Churches, Cathedrals and Historical

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Escape to Riesa! Enjoy its churches, history, and monuments. 

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[Coswig

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Head to sights like Elbe and Olympia Sport- und Freizeitzentrum as you discover Coswig.

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[Klipphausen

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Head to sights like Elbe as you discover the local area in Klipphausen.

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