Behind the Scenes at the Lipizzaner Stallions
Home of the Dancing Horses Step backstage at the elegant Spanish Riding School, home to the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions. Transfer to the Hofburg, the former imperial palace and seat of power of the Hapsburg dynasty rulers. Upon arrival, you will join your host for a tour of the internationally renowned equine institution and its stalls. The facility was commissioned in 1729 by Emperor Charles VI and is the oldest of its kind in the world. A portrait of the monarch is displayed in the opulent baroque hall—the riding school’s performance venue. See the outdoor courtyard, tack room and historic stables of the Lipizzaner stallions as your guide regales you with interesting facts about the heritage and training of Europe’s oldest horse breed. After, board a fiaker , a traditional Viennese horse carriage, for a ride along the Ringstrasse, passing the Parliament, Town Hall and Imperial Court Theater. Please note: during July and August, the stallions are rested at a different location. Mares and foals are still present at the Lipizzaner stables. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or sta
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