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Munich National Theatre

Tristan und Isolde, Die Meistersinger, Das Rheingold and Die Walküre received their premieres here.

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.

Practical note

Check performances and tours with the Bavarian State Opera. Several additional Wagner locations can be added in Munich.
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.

09Tristan und Isolde10Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg07Das Rheingold08Die Walküre

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Bayerische StaatsoperOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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