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Richard Wagner Monument in Tiergarten

Gustav Eberlein’s large monument presents Wagner amid figures and motifs from his stage works.

Richard Wagner monument in Berlin's Tiergarten.

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Luis Godoy Alvarez, Alle Rechte vorbehalten

01 / Why this place matters

Afterlife

Gustav Eberlein’s monument does not present Wagner alone but surrounds him with figures and motifs from his works. The ensemble is therefore a vivid document of the Wagner cult and operatic reception in imperial Berlin.

02 / Plan the visit

Berlin

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 1903
Type
Monument
Story
Afterlife
Status
Outdoor site
Address
Tiergartenstraße, 10785 Berlin

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Land Berlin, Gedenktafel-DatenbankOpen source

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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