Practical note
Check performances and tours with the Bavarian State Opera. Several additional Wagner locations can be added in Munich.Theatre Munich / DE 1865 bis 1870
Munich National Theatre
Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger, Das Rheingold and Die Walküre received their premieres here.
Image credit
Andreas Volkmer, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎01 / Why this place matters
Ludwig II and patronage
The densest premiere centre after Dresden. It shows how King Ludwig's support brought Wagner's apparently unperformable projects to the stage.
02 / Plan the visit
Munich
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- 1865 bis 1870
- Type
- Theatre
- Story
- Ludwig II and patronage
- Status
- Visitor site
- Address
- Max-Joseph-Platz 2, 80539 München
03 / Related works
From place back to stage.
04 / Sources and further reading
Read further, then travel.
05 / More places nearby or within this story