Meissen Cathedral, Meißen

Name: Meissen Cathedral
Address: Meißen, Germany

#3 among attractions in Meißen

Church, Gothic architecture

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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. ()

Local name: Meißner Dom Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 51°9'58"N, 13°28'17"E

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Meißen Germany

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Meissen Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meissen porcelain, Albrechtsburg, Prälatenhaus, Neumarkt Arkaden.

0.7 miS
Museum
Meissen porcelain, Meißen
18 min walk • The Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, nestled in the charming city of Meißen, Germany, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance in the world of fine china. Established in 1710, it holds the distinction of being Europe's first porcelain...
~100 ftW
Elegant 15th-century castle
Albrechtsburg, Meißen
1 min walk • Perched on a hill overlooking the Elbe River, the Albrechtsburg Castle is a majestic landmark in the historic city of Meißen, Germany. Revered as one of the earliest examples of a castle designed for residential purposes in German-speaking lands, this Gothic...
~640 ftSW
51°9'54"N • 13°28'11"E
Prälatenhaus, Meißen
4 min walk • Museum
0.5 miS
51°9'34"N • 13°28'22"E
Neumarkt Arkaden, Meißen
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~530 ftSW
51°9'56"N • 13°28'10"E
Torhaus, Meißen
3 min walk • Gothic architecture, City gate
0.9 miN
Forts and castles, Palace, Historical place
Schloss Proschwitz
24 min walk • Schloss Proschwitz is a castle in the style of the New Baroque in the Meissen district of Proschwitz in Meissen County. Attached to it is Saxony's oldest still existing private winery in Zadel.
1.3 miS
51°8'54"N • 13°28'53"E
Schloss Siebeneichen
34 min walk • Forts and castles
~1270 ftS
51°9'46"N • 13°28'13"E
Church of Our Lady, Meißen
7 min walk • Church
0.7 miS
51°9'24"N • 13°28'11"E
Church of St. Nicholas, Meißen
17 min walk • Church
~430 ftE
51°9'59"N • 13°28'24"E
Jakobskapelle, Meißen
3 min walk • Forts and castles
0.6 miSE
51°9'37"N • 13°28'57"E
Gutshaus Cölln, Meißen
17 min walk • Forts and castles, Baroque architecture

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Meissen Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Albrechtsburg, Meißen (1 min walk), Jakobskapelle, Meißen (3 min walk), Torhaus, Meißen (3 min walk), Brunnen, Meißen (3 min walk).

How to get to Meissen Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Meissen Cathedral:

Bus

Albrechtsburg/Dom • Lines: E (2 min walk)
Cafe Zieger • Lines: E (3 min walk)

Train

Meißen Altstadt (13 min walk)
Meißen (14 min walk)