An inconspicuous little gate in Vondelstraat gives access to one of the last remaining and most beautiful city riding schools of Europe. The Royal Riding School, better known as 'Hollandsche Manege' opened its doors in 1882. Feel free to walk in and experience the grandeur and elegance of days gone by.
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The riding school's architect, A.L. van Gendt, is best known for designing the famous Concertgebouw building. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna inspired him when commissioned to design the Amsterdam riding school. The stylish 19th-century interior has hardly changed in the course of the years. Nor has the gallery for the orchestra and the lovely foyer. The equestrianism in the Amsterdam Riding School is not quite up to the standards of its Vienna counterpart. However, the building is a delight for lovers of horses and 19th-century architecture. This is also the only school in the world where ladies still practice their joint riding exercises with sidesaddles. |
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