Meißen for lovers: Discover the beauty of the porcelain city!

Meißen for lovers: Discover the beauty of the porcelain city!

Meißen, Deutschland - Meißen, a charming city in Saxony, is primarily known for its legendary porcelain manufacturer, which is not only enthusiastic about art lovers, but also those interested in history. And now the photo book "Meißen for lovers" by Wolfgang E. Fischer brings the beauty of the city closer in an impressive way. With over 350 pages and more than 800 photographs, the band invites Meißen to explore in all its facets, from the magnificent old town to the picturesque walks along the Elbe.

Fischer, who grew up in Meißen himself, has set itself the task of putting the city and its inhabitants in the foreground. The renovated old town, which was shaped by the cityscape with a lot of love, is particularly impressive. The Meißen Castle, an outstanding Renaissance work on the Burgberg, also gets the due space through Fischer's lens. The highlights of the book also include the interior views of important buildings such as the cathedral and Albrechtsburg.

A look at the story

Porcelain production in Meißen has a long tradition. Already in the 18th century, attempts were made to reproduce the coveted “white gold” in Europe. Johann Friedrich Böttger, commissioned by the Saxon royal court, made the breakthrough in 1708. In 1710 the "Royal-Polish and Electoral Saxon Porcelain Manufaktur" was founded, which is still the oldest of its kind in Europe. The crossed swords, the trademark of the manufactory since 1722, stand for the excellent quality of the porcelain, which is manufactured in Meißen. In addition to artistic figures and table services, many significant decorative patterns, including the famous "onion pattern", shape the history of the porcelain.

A special feature of the Meissen manufactory is its creative development over the centuries. The 1960s brought the Collectively Artistic Development, an artist collective that significantly influenced the contemporary porcelain. Big names such as Ludwig Zepner and Peter Strang were involved, which brought innovative designs and techniques in the manufactory. Over the years, unmistakable table harness designs have been created, which bribe through the combination of traditional techniques and modern influences.

experience Meißen

If you want to experience Meißen up close, you should not only focus on the magnificent buildings. The city offers numerous walks, churches and chapels, all of which tell their own story. In addition, the photo band addresses the three waters, the Meißen surrounded: Elbe, Triebisch and Meisa. Flood events, especially that from 2013, are also addressed and show how narrow people and nature are connected here.

For everyone who wants to learn more about the art of porcelain production, the “Behind the Scenes Tour” is recommended in the manufactory. This takes place on Fridays at 10 a.m. and gives insights into the manual processes, from the extraction of the Kaolin to the production of the filigree porcelain objects.

The photo book "Meißen for Lovers", published in the Passage publishing house, costs 28 euros. He is not only a pleasure for the eye, but also an invitation to discover the city in its full splendor. Gourmets and travelers should definitely take a stop in Meißen on their next trip to Saxony.

For more information and details on the history and manufacture of Meißen, interested readers can report the reports of l-z.de , Meissen.com and Erlebniswelt-Meissen.com Visit