Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger, Meißen

Name: Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger
Address: Meißen, Germany

#16 among attractions in Meißen

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Johann Friedrich Böttger was a German alchemist. Böttger was born in Schleiz and died in Dresden. He is normally credited with being the first European to discover the secret of the creation of hard-paste porcelain in 1708, but it has also been claimed that English manufacturers or Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus produced porcelain first. Certainly, the Meissen factory, established 1710, was the first to produce porcelain in Europe in large quantities and since the recipe was kept a trade secret by Böttger for his company, experiments continued elsewhere throughout Europe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°9'23"N, 13°27'50"E

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Meißen Germany

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Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meissen porcelain, Albrechtsburg, Meissen Cathedral, Prälatenhaus.

~430 ftNE
Museum
Meissen porcelain, Meißen
3 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...
0.7 miNE
Elegant 15th-century castle
Albrechtsburg, Meißen
19 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...
0.8 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Meissen Cathedral, Meißen
20 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
51°9'54"N • 13°28'11"E
Prälatenhaus, Meißen
17 min walk • Museum
0.4 miNE
51°9'34"N • 13°28'22"E
Neumarkt Arkaden, Meißen
12 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miN
51°9'56"N • 13°28'10"E
Torhaus, Meißen
18 min walk • Gothic architecture, City gate
0.9 miSE
51°8'54"N • 13°28'53"E
Schloss Siebeneichen
24 min walk • Forts and castles
0.5 miNE
51°9'46"N • 13°28'13"E
Church of Our Lady, Meißen
14 min walk • Church
~1310 ftE
51°9'24"N • 13°28'11"E
Church of St. Nicholas, Meißen
7 min walk • Church
0.8 miNE
51°9'59"N • 13°28'24"E
Jakobskapelle, Meißen
21 min walk • Forts and castles
0.9 miE
51°9'37"N • 13°28'57"E
Gutshaus Cölln, Meißen
22 min walk • Forts and castles, Baroque architecture

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger?

Nearby attractions include Meissen porcelain, Meißen (3 min walk), Church of St. Nicholas, Meißen (7 min walk), Bahrmannsches Brauhaus, Meißen (13 min walk), Tuchmachertor, Meißen (13 min walk).

How to get to Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger by public transport?

The nearest stations to Denkmal für Johann Friedrich Böttger:

Bus

Rauhental • Lines: 412, 422, A (2 min walk)
Porzellan-Manufaktur • Lines: 413, 418, C, E (2 min walk)

Train

Meißen Triebischtal (8 min walk)
Meißen Altstadt (12 min walk)