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ResidenceRiga / LV1838 bis 1839

Residence at Brīvības iela 33

Wagner’s later Riga residence belongs to the period in which Rienzi was taking shape.

Historic photograph of Wagner's home at former Alexander Street 33 in Riga.

Image credit

Unknown historical photographer / Vecakina upload, CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

The first two acts of Rienzi were composed in the larger apartment in what was then the Petersburg suburb. Although the house was demolished in 1912, the address anchors a decisive creative phase in the modern city.

02 / Plan the visit

Riga

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

Practical note

The historic location may not survive as an accessible building. Look for plaques and public routes on site.
Relevant years
1838 bis 1839
Type
Residence
Story
First theatre years
Status
Historical location
Address
Brīvības iela 33, Riga
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

03Rienzi

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Bayreuth Tourismus, Wo Wagner wohnteOpen source ↗
  2. 02Wagner RigaOpen source ↗

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

Bad LauchstädtGoethe Theatre1834MagdeburgSite of Magdeburg's former municipal theatre1834 bis 1836RigaRiga Wagner HouseWagner 1837 bis 1839