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- Spanish Riding School
Spanish Riding School
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna is the oldest and last
riding school in the world where classic dressage is still
practised in its purest form. This Institute was founded in 1572
and named for the Lipizzaner horses, which are of Spanish origin.
The Imperial Court Stud was originally situated near the village of
Lipizza (hence the name of the horses) but since the collapse of
the Danube Monarchy in 1920 they have been bred at the Federal Stud
in Styria. The horses perform their tricks in the Winter Riding
School, which was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI. Performances
take place between February and June, September and December but
are in high demand and booked up months in advance (details on
their website). The easiest way to see the horses is during their
training sessions. Tickets are only available at the door, and
cannot be booked in advance. Situated in the stables is the
Lipizzaner Museum, which displays the history of the school.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Prices vary according to season, attraction and seating
options; see website for details.
Language
The official language in Austria is German.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into
100 cents. Currency can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change
available in all towns, but it may be easier to use the ATMs. Banks
are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, but exchange offices at
airports and major city rail terminals are open seven days a week.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted though some small
hotels and restaurants may only accept cash. Travellers cheques are
also accepted.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 4pm. Performances Fridays 9am to
7pm.
Time
Local time in Austria is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday
in March to the last Sunday in October).