Spanish Riding School
Elisabeth finds comfort and freedom among the imperial horses.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Stallburg Imperial Stables3:35
Our journey begins at the Stallburg, the imperial stables standing proudly just across the Reitschulgasse. Constructed in the mid-sixteenth century, the Stallburg is widely regarded as Vienna's most significant and best-preserved…
Listen in the app2Winter Riding School3:39
Leaving the Stallburg, we cross the Reitschulgasse to enter the Winter Riding School, or Winterreitschule, the spectacular physical arena where the legendary performances of the Spanish Riding School take place. Formally opened…
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Leaving behind the historic indoor arenas of the Stallburg and the Winter Riding School, we guide our footsteps toward a remarkably serene open-air space nested deep within the architectural embrace of the Hofburg Palace: the…
Listen in the app4Saddlery And Tack Room3:43
Our intellectual excursion now progresses into one of the most private, secure, and sensory-rich chambers of the entire institution: the historic Saddlery and Tack Room, known in German as the Sattelkammer. This secure repository…
Listen in the app5Visitor Center Michaelerkuppel3:35
Our extraordinary journey reaches its definitive threshold at the Visitor Center, situated directly beneath the magnificent, towering copper dome known as the Michaelerkuppel, at Michaelerplatz number one. This monumental space…
Listen in the app6The Royal Box And Galleries3:26
Our academic exploration now ascends to the high galleries and the Royal Box, known as the Hofloge, which overlook the breathtaking sandy expanse of the Winter Riding School. This elevated vantage point represents the…
Listen in the app7Closing2:30
As our specialized excursion through the Spanish Riding School draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable institution that has spent over four hundred and sixty years cultivating mutual trust and communication between human and…
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What is Spanish Riding School?
Spanish Riding School is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Content |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 24 min 26 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.2060, 16.3653 |
| Last updated |
