Meiningen is a town located in the southern part of the German state of Thuringia. It serves as the capital and largest town of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, with a population of approximately 26,000 as of 2024.
Historically, the city served as a significant administrative center for several entities. From 1680 to 1918, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen, and it continued to serve as the capital of the Free State of Saxe-Meiningen from 1918 until 1920.