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by Roelandp
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The Hollandsche Manege in Amsterdam is the oldest riding school in the Netherlands, dating back to 1744. The current building, inspired by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, was constructed in 1882. The building has been declared a national monument.
In the Hollandsche Manege, the wealthy citizens of Amsterdam and members of the Dutch royal house could practice their riding skills. The original Hollandsche Manege was built in 1744 and stood at the corner of the Lijnbaansgracht and Leidsegracht canals.
The complex included stables for 60 horses and living quarters for a horse trainer. On the upper floor of the horse trainer's house, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Marianne gave a performance in 1766.
The riding school was demolished in 1881 when the Leidegracht canal was extended as far as the Singelgracht canal. To replace it, a new building in neoclassical style was constructed at the Vondelstraat, on the northeastern edge of the Vondelpark, which at that time was frequently used for horse riding.
The new building was designed by the then-popular architect A.L. van Gendt, who also designed the Concertgebouw concert hall and the Amsterdam Centraal railway station.
The richly ornate interior features a main hall with balustrades and a cast-iron roof construction. The hallway from the lobby to the main hall has an iron and glass roof.
The present riding school has a stable of 35 horses and 15 ponies. The student riding clubs have weekly training sessions in the Hollandsche Manege.
The building is also used for dressage competitions. The building is also rented out for receptions, weddings, and other events.
In the Hollandsche Manege, the wealthy citizens of Amsterdam and members of the Dutch royal house could practice their riding skills. The original Hollandsche Manege was built in 1744 and stood at the corner of the Lijnbaansgracht and Leidsegracht canals.
The complex included stables for 60 horses and living quarters for a horse trainer. On the upper floor of the horse trainer's house, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister Marianne gave a performance in 1766.
The riding school was demolished in 1881 when the Leidegracht canal was extended as far as the Singelgracht canal. To replace it, a new building in neoclassical style was constructed at the Vondelstraat, on the northeastern edge of the Vondelpark, which at that time was frequently used for horse riding.
The new building was designed by the then-popular architect A.L. van Gendt, who also designed the Concertgebouw concert hall and the Amsterdam Centraal railway station.
The richly ornate interior features a main hall with balustrades and a cast-iron roof construction. The hallway from the lobby to the main hall has an iron and glass roof.
The present riding school has a stable of 35 horses and 15 ponies. The student riding clubs have weekly training sessions in the Hollandsche Manege.
The building is also used for dressage competitions. The building is also rented out for receptions, weddings, and other events.