The Richard Wagner monument was unveiled in 2013 on the occasion of the composer's 200th birthday. On the base is the 1.80 meter high bronze statue of the young Wagner, …

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April 21, 2024

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The Richard Wagner Memorial in Leipzig, designed by Stephan Balkenhol and unveiled in 2013 to celebrate Wagner's 200th birthday, stands symbolically on the Klinger Staircase designed by Max Klinger. This …

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Werner

April 24, 2025

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Old pedestal by Max Klinger, completed with sculptures by the artist Stephan Balkenhol.

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1. Leipzig Market Square – Lion Enclosure, Leipzig Zoo loop from Leipzig Markt

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2. St. Thomas Church, Leipzig – New Town Hall Leipzig loop from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof

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3. Leipzig Central Station – View of the Parthe loop from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Tiefgleise)

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Elevation 160 m

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Sunday 25 January

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-3°C

93 %

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Richard Wagner Monument and Klinger Steps

1. Leipzig Market Square – Lion Enclosure, Leipzig Zoo loop from Leipzig Markt

2. St. Thomas Church, Leipzig – New Town Hall Leipzig loop from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof

3. Leipzig Central Station – View of the Parthe loop from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Tiefgleise)

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