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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.
Sigurd
The walls of the Lower Hall are painted with scenes from the Sigurd saga.
Gudrun
The Gudrun saga in the paintings of the Upper Hall continues on from the Sigurd saga.
Tristan and Isolde
In the bedroom there are scenes from Tristan and Isolde.
Parzifal
The Singers' Hall is decorated with murals illustrating the Parzifal saga.
Lohengrin
In the Salon the Parzival cycle is continued with the adventures of his son Lohengrin.
Tannhäuser
The Study has scenes from the tragic life of the minnesinger Tannhäuser.
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