--- title: "Meißen Cathedral" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/meissen-cathedral-meissen" description: "The Cathedral on the citadel hill of Meissen is a pure sacred building of the Mid-Gothic, even if its steeple topis from the beginning of this century. The construction was begun about 1240, the Prince`s Chapel with the tombplates from Vischer`s foundry in Nürnberg was built out about 1430. Founder figures from the Nürnberg workshop from about 1260 can also be found here, as well as the triptych „Mourning of Jesus Christ“ by Lucas Cranach the Elder. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/809238/8712efd989c29899564625e52b59afaad65bc4503d18be15ad79f7907fe19305/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Meißen Cathedral ================ - Church - Monastery - Palace - Culture and event venue - Meissen Cathedral with Gothic towers and red roof against a clear blue sky, exterior view. Bright church interior with high windows, ornate columns and artistic statues. Two colorful sculptures of donors in Meissen Cathedral with detailed crowns. Interior view of Meissen Cathedral with high Gothic arches and an ornate altar. Two stone figures with fish-like abdomens carry a flaming vase. The High Gothic cathedral of Meißen impresses with its fine proportions and forms as well as its equipment. The Cathedral on the citadel hill of Meissen is a pure sacred building of the Mid-Gothic, even if its steeple topis from the beginning of this century. The construction was begun about 1240, the Prince`s Chapel with the tombplates from Vischer`s foundry in Nürnberg was built out about 1430. Founder figures from the Nürnberg workshop from about 1260 can also be found here, as well as the triptych „Mourning of Jesus Christ“ by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** ****Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:**** - Approach to the cathedral / Albrechtsburg Castle by car possible - Separate entrance for wheelchair users (please register at ticket office) - Tours for the blind and guests with learning impairments on request Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Domplatz 7 01662 Meißen