Thursday, May 24, 2012

Lipica

Lipica is situated on the amazing Karst environment in the middle of the green fields near Sezana. It was founded in the year 1580 and it is the centre of the Lipizzan horses. The Lipica Stud Farm is one of the most beautiful historical and cultural monuments in Slovenia. In the 1960's the Lipica Stud Farm established the Classic Riding School. Today successfully combines the cultural and natural heritage of the unique karst setting with modern tourist offer. We can see one of the oldest stud farm in the world, the presentation of the Classical Riding School, racetrack, the collection of the art work in the Avgust-Cernigoj Gallery, the Church of the Saint Anthony of Padua and the Valley Our Lady of Lourdes. We can go to the riding school, golf and to the interesting drive with the carriage. In Lipica they also have a wedding hall for romantic weddings. In 2010 the Lipica Stud Farm celebrated its 430th anniversary.