Richard-Wagner-Straße

Richard-Wagner-Straße runs from Brienner Straße to Gabelsbergerstraße and displays eleven well-preserved historic buildings along its path. The street has a distinctive curve at its center and forms a protected ensemble with art nouveau and neo-renaissance facades.

The street was planned from 1897 as part of the Maxvorstadt district development. Between 1899 and 1906, architect Leonhard Romeis built the residential buildings following the modern urban design principles of that time.

The buildings blend neo-renaissance and art nouveau styles into one coherent architectural group. This mix shows how Munich around 1900 combined modern ideas with classical forms.

The street is freely accessible and easy to explore, as it connects conveniently to surrounding streets. Several institutions along the route, including the Paleontological Museum at number 10, provide stopping points during your visit.

One building on the street housed a horse racing organization during the Nazi era, while another served as a designated residence for Jewish inhabitants at the same time. These contrasting roles in one location show the complicated history Munich experienced during that period.

Location: Maxvorstadt

Inception: 1897

GPS coordinates: 48.14760,11.56330

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22