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Spanish Riding School

The white Lipizzaner stallions performing classical dressage in the Hofburg's baroque Winter Riding School.

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Open
Performances and morning exercise on set days
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 ViennaDirections
Getting There
Herrengasse station (U3).

Why Go

Founded in the 16th century, the school keeps alive the classical art of riding. Its Lipizzaners perform under chandeliers in a riding hall from the 1730s.

Watching the morning exercise costs less than a full performance.

Nearby in Vienna

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