14-06-2011
We were earlier than the time of the entrance to get good seats at the Spanish riding school to see the Lippizanner horses. The performances are on the weekends, so would not be able to see them. Instead we opted for the morning exercises with music, what a disappointment. It is of two hours duration and more expensive than some museums. All we got to see were the horses walking around the arena, a few canters and once one kind of went up on his hind legs. Most people left after an hour, I think one has to be crazy about horses to enjoy this. We had already seen the horses in their stables and then being taken into the arena, could have saved the money and the time. The performances, being shown on the screen outside, look amazing. Next time hopefully we will be here on a weekend.
Then to the Leichtenstein museum. Small art gallery containing some great pieces like the ones of Ruben's children and the earth - a face made by various animals, up close you see the animals , from a distance the face. Another interesting painting was one that looked like a sketch of a man was pinned on a tree, good 3D effect.
Visited the rest of the places around the Ringstrasse. The best was the Karlskirsche, the grandest church in town ( in my opinion) and the Secession, white building with a golden, netted dome.
Dinner at the crowded Naschmarket. The market was built on the riverbed of the Danube after it was diverted.
A slower paced day.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
No comments:
Post a Comment