Schießhaus in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Jean Paul und die Sonne
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Jean Paul and the Hotel Sonne
Richard-Wagner-Straße 4-6
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
1. Jean Paul und die Sonne / Jean Paul and the Hotel Sonne Marker
An dieser Stelle stand bis Mitte der 70er Jahre des 20. Jahrhunderts ein Haus, das seit seiner Gründung im 18. Jahrhundert auch mit der Geschichte der Bayreuther Freimaurerei verbunden war. 1741 wurde zunächst durch Markgraf Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth die Schloss-Loge gegründet. 1753 vereinigten sich die Schloss- und die Stadt-Loge zur neuen Loge „Zur Sonne", die nach dem Brand des Alten Schlosses gelegentlich hier ihren Versammlungsort hatte. Im Roman „Die unsichtbare Loge" hat Jean Paul 1793 dem Freimaurerwesen ein Denkmal setzen wollen, aber die im Titel genannte Loge sollte niemals im unvollendet gebliebenen Roman erscheinen.
Im später hier ansässigen Hotel „Zur Sonne" übernachtete Jean Paul erstmals im Jahr 1796. In seinem Roman „Siebenkäs" (1796/97) hat er das Haus literarisch verewigt, da sich der Titelheld und sein Freund Leibgeber hier begegnen. Später erinnerte er sich wehmütig an die winterlichen Musikabende und Nachfeiern. Nachdem er 1804 nach Bayreuth gezogen war, aß er hier manchmal zu Mittag, wenn er dem familiären Trubel entfliehen wollte.
Der berühmteste Gast-Goethe-wohnte hier mit der Herzogin Anna Amalia und ihrem Hofstaat auf einer Reise von Venedig nach Weimar vom 15. auf den 16. Juni 1790. „Nach Mitternacht kamen wir sehr ermüdet in einem guten Gasthof, die Sonne, in Bayreuth an", schrieb die Hofdame Luise von Göchhausen.
Das Hotel sollte viele Gäste sehen, die eigens wegen Jean Paul nach Bayreuth gekommen waren. 1817 war der Autor des „Bayerischen Wörterbuchs" Johann Andreas Schmeller hier und bei Jean Paul zu Gast, wie auch 1823 der Dichter August von Platen. Kurz nach dem Tode Jean Pauls, 1826, besuchte Wilhelm Müller, der Dichter der von Franz Schubert vertonten Winterreise und der Schönen Müllerin, das Hotel und die Rollwenzelin. Der Komponist und Jean-Paul-Verehrer Robert Schumann besuchte 1828 die „Sonne" und die jeanpaulischen Erinnerungsstätten.
Am 17. April 1871 sollte Richard Wagner bei seinem ersten Bayreuth- und Opernhausbesuch mit seiner Frau Cosima Wagner in der „Sonne" absteigen, wie später auch Friedrich Nietzsche und viele andere Festspielbesucher. Allerdings ging es auch damals schon in Gasthöfen gelegentlich hoch her. Am 19. April 1871 notierte Cosima Wagner in ihr Tagebuch: „Richard wäre ganz gesund, wenn nicht ein unerhörter Lärm im Hotel die ganze Nacht uns verwüstet hätte. Ktivaliere gaben ein Fest und benahmen sich dabei wie die rohesten Kutscher."
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Das Hotelzur Sonne. Zeichnung um 1890. Bernd-Mayer Stiftung, Bayreuth
Until the mid-1970s, a house stood at this location, which, since its founding in the 18th century, had also been connected to the history of Bayreuth Freemasonry. In 1741, the Schloss-Loge was founded by Margrave Friedrich of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. In 1753, the Schloss-Loge and the Stadt-Loge merged into the new lodge "Zur Sonne," which occasionally held its meetings here after the fire that destroyed the Old Castle. In his novel The Invisible Lodge (1793), Jean Paul intended to pay tribute to Freemasonry, but the lodge mentioned in the title was never to appear in the unfinished novel.
The hotel "Zur Sonne," which later stood here, was where Jean Paul stayed for the first time in 1796. In his novel Siebenkäs (1796/97), he immortalized the house, as the protagonist and his friend Leibgeber meet here. Later, he nostalgically recalled the winter music evenings and post-celebrations. After moving to Bayreuth in 1804, he sometimes had lunch here to escape from family turmoil.
The most famous guest—Goethe—stayed here with Duchess Anna Amalia and her court during a journey from Venice to Weimar, from June 15 to 16, 1790. "After midnight, we arrived very tired at a good inn, the Sonne, in Bayreuth," wrote the court lady Luise von Göchhausen.
The hotel would see many guests who had come to Bayreuth specifically because of Jean Paul. In 1817, Johann Andreas Schmeller, the author of the Bavarian Dictionary, stayed here and was a guest of Jean Paul, as was the poet August von Platen in 1823. Shortly after Jean Paul's death in 1826, Wilhelm Müller, the poet of the Winterreise and Schöne Müllerin (both set to music by Franz Schubert), visited the hotel and the Rollwenzelin. The composer and admirer of Jean Paul, Robert Schumann, visited the "Sonne" in 1828 and the Jean Paul memorial sites.
On April 17, 1871, Richard Wagner was supposed to stay at the "Sonne" with his wife Cosima Wagner during their first visit to Bayreuth and the opera house, just as later did Friedrich Nietzsche and many other festival visitors. However, even then, there were occasional disturbances in inns. On April 19, 1871, Cosima Wagner wrote in her diary: "Richard would be completely healthy if it hadn't been for an unheard-of noise in the hotel that ruined our night. Coachmen were throwing a party and behaved like the rudest of coach drivers."
Once a famous site
The "Zur Some" hotel once stood here and was one of the main hotels in Bayreuth in the 18th and an century. It welcomed many prominent visitors and was immortalized by Jean Paul in his novel Siebenkäs.
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The Hotelzur Sonne. Drawing around 1890. Bernd-Mayer Foundation, Bayreuth
Erected by Jean-Paul-Weg.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 17, 1871.
Location. 49° 56.588′ N, 11° 34.717′ E. Marker is in Bayreuth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Schießhaus. It is on Richard-Wagner-Straße just east of Ludwigstraße, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Richard-Wagner-Straße 6, Bayreuth BY 95444, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zwei Intendanten / Two Directors: Lüttichau (mit Frau) und Bronsart von Schellendorf (a few steps from this marker); Vom Neumarkt zum Palais: Dresden / From Neumarkt to the Palace: Dresden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sternplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); In den Escherhäusern: Zürich II / In the Escherhäuser: Zürich II
Photographed by James Hulse, October 2, 2024
2. The view of the marker along the street
Other markers no longer nearby. Drei Schweizer/Three Swiss: Sulzer, Müller, Ott-Usteri (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Mehrere Komponisten: Meyerbeer Bruckner und die Strauß-Kapelle (was about 120 meters away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Jean Paul. Wikipedia
Jean Paul (born Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, 21 March 1763 – 14 November 1825) was a German Romantic writer, best known for his humorous novels and stories.(Submitted on December 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
