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Richard Wagner Monument

Heinrich Waderé’s monumental figure of Wagner stands near the Prinzregententheater.

Heinrich Waderé's 1913 Richard Wagner monument at Prinzregentenplatz in Munich.

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Luis Godoy Alvarez, Alle Rechte vorbehalten

01 / Why this place matters

Afterlife

Erected in 1913, the monument fixed Wagner permanently in Munich’s public space. Its proximity to the Prinzregententheater connects monumental veneration of the composer with the institutional performance of his stage works.

02 / Plan the visit

Munich

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
seit 1913
Type
Monument
Story
Afterlife
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Prinzregentenplatz, 81675 München

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Stadt München KulturGeschichtsPfad Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

Leipzig Site of Wagner's birthplace 1813Leipzig Alte Nikolaischule 1828 bis 1830Leipzig Richard Wagner Monument 2013