Spanish Riding School in Vienna

Palaces, Stallions, Rod Stewart and Mozart

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June 2nd 2018
Vienna is splendid! The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is renowned for the all-white Lipizzanner stallions. Four hundred years ago, these horse were trained for combat. In modern day, the Lipizzanner training continues for show and the stallions perform in a glorious, chandelier adorned arena to the sounds of Richard Strauss. A lovely and impressive show of horsemanship. The first year a woman ... read more

Europe » Austria » Vienna

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more