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A Dog or a Leopard? World Famous Porcelain Masterpieces from Saxony

Porcelain collection, Dresden Saxon porcelain is the world famous brand. There are two places in Saxony closely connected with porcelain. The capital of Saxony Dresden has great porcelain collection, that is in Zwinger exhibited. Another place  is a small town not far from Dresden - Meissen. It is the town where porcelain was firstly produced in Europe. But porcelain manufacturing technology was invented in Koenigstein - the fortress that is also situated in Saxony.

Meissen - Porcelain's Homeland in Europe

Meissen, Germany Meissen is situated not far from Dresden on the Elbe. Meissen has glorious history. Several centuries ago it was the capital of Saxony. The towm is well-knowm because of porcelain. There was the first place in Europe where porcelain was produced.