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Residence at Kalēju iela 18/20

One of Wagner’s documented Riga addresses during his city-theatre years.

Building at Kalēju iela 18/20 in Riga.

Image credit

Pitadzi, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

The cramped lodging close to the theatre belonged to Wagner’s daily life as Riga’s conductor. It places practical theatre work and difficult living conditions beside the beginning of Rienzi.

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
1837 bis 1838
Type
Residence
Story
First theatre years
Status
Historical location
Address
Kalēju iela 18/20, 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