Of course you know that except for the Louver, there is no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality. So, it seems to be impossible to miss such a place while you are in St.Pete. I welcome you to the intriguing tour around 4 magnificent buildings of The State Hermitage Museum. We will walk by the former state halls of the Winter Palace which still have memory of grandiose balls and receptions of 18-19 centuries.
  Taking the roofed passage we will come to the Small Hermitage - former private palace of Catherine the Great. Then two more buildings will give us the chance to enjoy the treasures of world art – Italian Renaissance, El Greco, Rembrandt, Small Dutch masters, Rubens and Van Dyke and for dessert – amazing collection of French impressionists. For those of you who really enjoy the art I have bonus – exhibition with the name “Hidden Treasures” – it always stays away from the main route.And for jewelry admirers one more thing – famous Gold and Diamond Rooms - the unique collection of gold, silverware and gems fashioned into fascinating pieces of jewelry by Russian, European and Oriental artists and craftsmen.