Rieterpark
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The Rieterpark is a park in central
History
In the 19th century it was bought by the German merchant Otto Wesendonck in an independent municipality near Zurich. Through the well-known architect Leonhard Zeugheer, he established the Villa Wesendonck and hired the gardener Theodor Froebel to design the extensive park and gardens.
As a great patron of the arts, the Wesendoncks granted the house to
In 1945, after a referendum on the matter, the city of Zurich bought a 68,000 m2 large area of Rieterpark and Villa Wesendonck for 2.9 million francs from the Rieter family. Through a popular decision in 1949, the Villa Wesendonck was renovated and became a museum for non-European culture. Baron Eduard von der Heydt of the City of Zurich, donated and led to the establishment of the Rietberg Museum in 1952.[2] This was extended in 2007.
The park has a notable pond and fountain and is used for classical concerts and theater.
On 26 December 1999 parts of the park were severely damaged by
See also
- Tristan und Isolde
- Rietberg Museum
- Belvoirpark
References
- ^ Millington (undated a)
- ^ a b c Stadt Zuerich
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