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Wagner’s Munich Residence

Wagner lived at the former Briennerstrasse 21 during the early period of Ludwig II’s patronage.

Historic view of Richard Wagner's villa at Brienner Straße 37 in Munich.

Image credit

Unknown author / stadt-muenchen.net, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗

01 / Why this place matters

Ludwig II and patronage

The residence financed by Ludwig II was the private centre of Wagner’s short period of royal protection in Munich. Here composition, royal patronage and the growing personal and political tensions of those months converged.

02 / Plan the visit

Munich

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.
Relevant years
1864 bis 1865
Type
Residence
Story
Ludwig II and patronage
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Brienner Straße 37, 80333 München
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04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Bayreuth Tourismus, Wo Wagner wohnteOpen source ↗

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

LeipzigSite of Wagner's birthplace1813LeipzigAlte Nikolaischule1828 bis 1830LeipzigRichard Wagner Monument2013