Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Richard Wagner

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

1. Richard Wagner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Richard Wagner war am Ausgange des Jahres 1875 mit seiner Familie fast zwei Monate lang zur Vorbereitung der Aufführung seiner Opern Tannhäuser und Lohengrin Gast dieses Hotels

(English translation:)

At the end of 1875, Richard Wagner and his family stayed at this hotel for almost two months in preparation for the performance of his operas Tannhäuser and Lohengrin.

Erected 1933 by Wiener Schubertbund.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1875.

Location. 48° 12.081′ N, 16° 22.382′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is on Kärntner Ring, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kärntner Ring 16, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palais Erzherzog Ludwig Viktor / Palace of Archduke Ludwig Viktor (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Professor Friedrich Hacker (about 120 meters away); Austrian Arts Society Künstlerhaus WW II Memorial

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(about 150 meters away); Christopher Columbus (about 150 meters away); Adam Smith (about 150 meters away); Adolf Loos (about 210 meters away); Ludwig Hevesi (about 210 meters away); ʻAbdu'l-Bahá (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . .
1. Richard Wagner (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Wilhelm Richard Wagner (22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most opera composers, Wagner wrote both the libretto and the music for each of his stage works….

(Submitted on November 11, 2022.)

2. Richard Wagner: "Lohengrin" (Trailer) | Wiener Staatsoper (YouTube, 2 min.). (Submitted on November 11, 2022.)

Richard Wagner Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 9, 2022

2. Richard Wagner Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.