Monument Zurich / CH 20. Jahrhundert

Wagner Bust at Villa Schönberg

The bust in Rieterpark recalls Wagner’s Zurich work years beside the former Wesendonck estate.

Richard Wagner bust by Villa Schönberg in Zurich's Rieterpark.

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Al-qamar, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎

01 / Why this place matters

Afterlife

The bust stands within the landscape of the former Wesendonck estate. It overlays the biographical setting with a later layer of remembrance and makes Wagner’s Zurich years visible in today’s Rieterpark.

02 / Plan the visit

Zurich

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: 20. Jahrhundert
Type: Monument
Story: Afterlife
Status: Outdoor site
Address: Rieterpark, 8002 Zürich

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04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

01The Zurich Affair, Wagner locations Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

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