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Theatre Munich / DE seit 1901

Prinzregententheater

The theatre was built in the Bayreuth tradition and became a major Munich site of Wagner reception.

The Prinzregententheater in Munich.

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01 / Why this place matters

Afterlife

The auditorium developed on Bayreuth principles transferred Wagner’s festival idea into an urban theatre institution. Munich thus became an important architectural and performance centre of his reception even after his death.

02 / Plan the visit

Munich

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

Check opening hours, tours and accessibility on the official website before visiting.
Relevant years
seit 1901
Type
Theatre
Story
Afterlife
Status
Visitor site
Address
Prinzregentenplatz 12, 81675 München
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

10 Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg 09 Tristan und Isolde 13 Parsifal

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Stadt München Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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