Wagner in Graupa / Pirna
The series about historical places of opera art & culture. Get to know exciting excursion and travel ideas for opera lovers. This time: Wagner in Graupa / Pirna
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Wagner in Graupa / Pirna
In 1846, a three-month summer vacation took Dresden Kapellmeister Richard Wagner to nearby Graupa / Pirna in Saxon Switzerland. Long walks with his Dog Peps led him to the “Liebethaler Grund” and the famous rock formation of the Bastei.These romantic destinations in the Elbe Mountains touched the 33-year-old and spurred his romantic creativity to the creation of his “Lohengrin“.
LINK TO THE COMPLETE WAGNER BIOGRAPHY
Destinations Wagner museums Lohengrinhouse and hunting castle
In 1907, Wagner’s former vacation home became the oldest Wagner museum ever. In 2013, the Wagner Year, it was renovated and supplemented with excellent exhibitions in the hunting lodge and its garden. A worthwhile visit for opera fans.
Lohengrinhouse Graupa:
https://www.wagnerstaetten.de/
Destination hiking trail to Liebethaler Grund and Wagner monument
Wagner enthusiastically explored the surroundings and hiked to Liebethaler Grund several times. Near the hydroelectric power plant is the largest Wagner monument in the world, which was erected in 1933. It commemorates Lohengrin and depicts Wagner as the guardian of the Grail. The hiking trail leads along the wildly romantic course of the Wesenitz River.
Hiking Trail to the Liebethaler Grund:
The Bastei also deeply impressed the composer and encouraged him to immerse himself in the world of legends.
Bastei:
Wagner Monument:
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