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Historical siteBaltiysk / RUJuli 1839

Port of Pillau

At Pillau, Wagner and Minna boarded the Thetis without valid papers, beginning the voyage that helped shape The Flying Dutchman.

Harbour facilities and boats in today's Baltiysk, formerly Pillau.

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Alexander Grebenkov, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗

01 / Why this place matters

First theatre years

Pillau was the starting point of the risky voyage aboard the Thetis after Wagner and Minna had evaded the border without valid papers. The port is therefore the concrete beginning of the stormy journey Wagner later associated with the Dutchman story.

02 / Plan the visit

Baltiysk

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
Baltiysk harbour
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

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04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

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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