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Historical siteRiga / LVJuli 1839

Escape route through Dünamünde

Wagner and Minna secretly left the Russian Empire through the coast near Dünamünde on their way to the ship Thetis.

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

This record expands the verifiable geography of Wagner’s life, work, travels or reception and can be checked through the listed sources.

02 / Plan the visit

Riga

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
Juli 1839
Type
Historical site
Story
First theatre years
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Daugavgrīva, Riga

03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

04Der fliegende Holländer

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Metropolitan Opera education guideOpen source
  2. 02Wagner Riga routeOpen 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