Saint Petersburg Attractions

The Hermitage Saint Petersburg

Advantages: Big collection of (international) arts
Disadvantages: Simply too big to cover in one day

The place to visit once in Saint Petersburg! Even when you're not that much interested in arts or history, it's the place to be an feel the atmoshpere of the old Russian times. Exhibitions change from time to time and can be checked at www.hermitagemuseum.org Make sure you get a map when entering, otherwise you will get lost. Give this visit an early start when you want to get the most out of it or make a selection before. The exhibitions give an ...
...and wealth. The history of Saint Petersburg, his people, etc. The biggest part of the collection is arts collected by the tsars. For example, more then 50% of the work of the famous Dutch painters is shown in The Hermitage. Tickets can be purchased online to avoid the sometimes long lines for the counters. The Hermitage is open from Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 - 18:00, Sunday 10:30 - 17:00, Mondays closed. Check opening hours on public holidays and ...

alfredebbers 24.05.2007 · Read full review
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