Spanish Riding School

Equestrian buffs will find this Viennese institution irresistible. Founded in 1572, it’s the oldest and last riding school in the world where classic dressage is still practiced in its purest form. Come see world-famous Lipizzaner stallions go through their steps.

Archduke Rudolph’s Lodge at Mayerling

If the scandalous side of history interests you, visit the hunting lodge of Archduke Rudolph in Mayerling. It was there in 1889 that Rudolph, the heir to the throne, was found dead with his teenage mistress. Both, apparently, the victims of a suicide pact. Read the rest of this entry »