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Sagas

The picture cycles of Neuschwanstein were inspired by the operas of Richard Wagner. The pictures were modelled on the medieval legends that the composer had also taken as the basis for his works.


Picture: Mural depicting the Sigurd saga

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The walls of the Lower Hall are painted with scenes from the Sigurd saga.

 

Picture: Mural depicting the Gudrun saga

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The Gudrun saga in the paintings of the Upper Hall continues on from the Sigurd saga.

 

Picture: Mural depicting the saga of Tristan and Isolde

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In the bedroom there are scenes from Tristan and Isolde.

 

Picture: Mural depicting the Parzival saga

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The Singers' Hall is decorated with murals illustrating the Parzifal saga.

 

Picture: Mural depicting the Lohengrin saga

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In the Salon the Parzival cycle is continued with the adventures of his son Lohengrin.

 

Picture: Mural depicting the Tannhäuser saga

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The Study has scenes from the tragic life of the minnesinger Tannhäuser.

 
 

 

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