Meiningen is a town in the southern part of the state of Thuringia, Germany. It has a population of around 21,000 and is the capital of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district. From 1680 to 1920, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy (and briefly of the Free State) of Saxe-Meiningen. Meiningen is considered the cultural, judicial and financial centre of southern Thuringia and is economically reliant on mechanical engineering, high-tech industry and tourism. The city lies in the linguistic and cultural area of Franconia.

Looking for travel information about Meiningen? Explore the best travel advice on Meiningen, Germany. After your splendid visit to Meiningen, you can proceed to an important near-by city of Frankfurt. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Frankfurt for its bountiful attractions like The Main Tower, The Goethe House, Sachsenhausen on your trip to Meiningen. Also, to reach Meiningen, you'll have to take a flight to Frankfurt; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Tour packages of Meiningen are of 1 to 2 days duration.

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