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Stories and Tips Meissen

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Staatliche Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen (Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory)

Written by becks on 22 Mar, 2006

The Staatliche Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen (Meissen State Porcelain Manufactory) is undoubtedly the best-known sight in Meißen. It is here, and only here, that the world-famous Meissen porcelain is produced.Porcelain was known in Europe during the 13th century but it was only from the early 17th century…Read More


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Fürstenzug

Written by becks on 22 Mar, 2006

From the George Gate at the Castle in Dresden, along Augustusstraße at the back of the Langer Gang towards the Frauenkirche, is a 102-m long Meissen porcelain mosaic illustrating the genealogical history of the Wettiners. It is known as the Fürstenzug (Procession of the Rulers)…Read More


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