Meißen Domplatz 1 Kornhaus, Medieval granary at Domplatz, Meißen, Germany

The Kornhaus at Domplatz 1 is a multi-storey stone building with a steep roof on the castle hill in Meissen, Saxony. The construction shows typical features of Saxon building methods from the late 15th century.

Construction took place in 1494 when the medieval fortress was converted into a castle and space was needed for grain storage and guard posts. The foundations were laid directly on the rock of the castle hill, which required special building methods.

The name refers to the original function as a storage place for grain reserves kept on the hilltop. Later, King Johann of Saxony used it for living quarters, which gave the interior rooms their current form.

The Kornhaus stands on the Burgberg above the old town, near the Albrechtsburg and the cathedral grounds, and is reached on foot via the castle hill paths. The Emma-und-Otto-Horn-Stiftung bought it in December 2023; the first roof-renewal phase began on 30 September and is due for completion in May 2025. Plaster work in the second phase is expected to run until 2026, so the exterior may be partly scaffolded. The building has been empty since 2008 and is not open to visitors.

The position directly on solid rock posed special challenges for the builders and required engineering skill to secure stability on the elevated terrain. This construction method remains visible on the castle hill today and shapes the structure of the house.