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State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace

34 Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya, St. Petersburg 190000 , Russia
+7 (812) 710-90-79
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Type: Museums, Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of... more » Owner description: One of the most famous art museums in the world, this museum is housed in the Winter Palace, and contains over 2.7 million exhibits including some of the world's greatest works of art. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Took a two day pass and spent a couple of hours both days. So much to see, you have to be selective. Rembrandt , Reuben , Van Gogh . Wow. And the palace, the opulence, the marble floors and staircase..... Incredible.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Largest museum in the world full of pairings statues and many more things used by tsars and zarinas it is not possible to go through whole museum in one day you need to skip so many things to complete it is very interesting

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

If you go to Saint Petersburg and plan on visiting a few museums, this one has definitely to be in your shortlist. Located at the center of the city at the very end of the Nevsky propect and right by the Neva, you can't miss this impressive white and green building. (the museum is housed in the winter palace) It's... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

It is worth getting a personalized guided tour for 1 to 3 people, there is so much to see. One day is not enough.

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Barrowford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We had an excellent guide from Alla Tours who knew the place very well and managed to show us a good selection of paintings and sculpures from the collection in addition to the royal apartments.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

They call it a Museum which in respect it is but the collection of Art works places it more on a par with the Louvre in Paris. It is a magnificent building and the paintings are well displayed. The two paintings by Leonardo da Vinci are small but outstanding. Great place to spend some time.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

I love visiting the museum and palace. There are so much to see but not enough time. However, the tour guide was excellent in avoiding crowd. She knew exactly where to go to see all the most famous point of interests!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Anyone going to St. Petersburg is going to the Hermitage, it is a must...it is overwhelming..the art is outstanding and there is so very much of it, that it is hard to take it all in and appreciate it. You would need we were told if spending one minute in front of each exhibit, 13 years to see everything....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Very Interesting, went with tour guide Alla Tours. So many paintings amazing place and so much to see.

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Beautiful building with an excellent collection of art. Like the Louvre and the Vatican collections, this should not be missed. Highly recommend a tour so you get in before the crowds (one hour early entrance). Will make the Hermitage much more enjoyable when it is just you and your guide looking at a piece of art that you know in... More

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