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Hotel and lodgingStuttgart / DE1864

Site of Hotel Marquardt

Wagner stayed here shortly before the decisive intervention of King Ludwig II; a plaque marks the visit.

Historic view of Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart around 1890.

Image credit

August Federer / Gustav Wais, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗

01 / Why this place matters

Ludwig II and patronage

The stay at Hotel Marquardt fell in the final days of Wagner’s financial insecurity before Ludwig II intervened. The address therefore marks the abrupt transition from renewed danger of flight to royal patronage.

02 / Plan the visit

Stuttgart

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
Type
Hotel and lodging
Story
Ludwig II and patronage
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Königstraße / Bolzstraße, 70173 Stuttgart
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04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Stadt StuttgartOpen source ↗
  2. 02Richard-Wagner-Verband StuttgartOpen source ↗

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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