Meissen, the cradle of Saxony, the city of porcelain, a wine town, and according to recent findings, even the city of the first verifiable Saxon beer: In Meissen, history and stories come alive as you stroll through the romantic streets of the old town or linger in the small wine taverns, cafés, and restaurants. The late Gothic Albrechtsburg majestically rises above the Elbe, the first residential castle in Germany. The Meissen Cathedral stands impressively beside it. At the foot of the castle hill, you encounter numerous historical figures - from Ludwig Richter, who taught as an art teacher at the Meissen porcelain factory, to Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. You can admire the beauty of Meissen porcelain at the world-renowned manufactory and experience that porcelain art is also present in small studios throughout the city.