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Fischer von Erlach's Mews stables to MuseumsQuartier guided tour

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Language: German

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Duration: 1 hour

Wheelchair accessible

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Why you’ll love this…

Follow in the footsteps of the MuseumsQuartier Wien during the Baroque period
Get to know the architect Fischer von Erlach and his court stables
Find out more about the noble Lippizaner and Kladruber horse breeds
Discover the architectural influence of Franz Joseph I and Sisi

What to expect

This tour will give you a new perspective on the former city of horses.

The famous baroque architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach designed today's MuseumsQuartier as imperial stables for around 600 horses and 200 carriages.

Following in the footsteps of the noble Lippizaner and Kladruber horses, you'll have an interesting overview of horses and horsemanship in the Baroque period, carriage transportation and courtly life and work, while also discover the development of an architectural jewel over the course of 300 years.

What's included

Guided tour

Where

MuseumsQuartier, Vienna, Austria

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide at the MQ Point.

What to remember

Know in advance:

please note that the tour covers only the area around the museums and does not include a visit to the museums of MuseumsQuartier
all students must carry their student cards/IDs
this tour will take place rain or shine (umbrellas will be provided free of charge)

Provider

MuseumsQuartier Errichtungs- und BetriebsgesmbH

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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