The Hermitage Museum, a treasure trove of art and history, is housed in the lavish Winter Palace, once home to Russian emperors.
Also known as: The Hermitage · Winter Palace
Currency
RUB (₽)
Best time to visit
May to September
Languages
Russian
Coordinates
59.943°, 30.310°
Key facts
1The Hermitage holds over 3 million works of art, including masterpieces by da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Picasso
2The museum complex consists of six historic buildings, including the Winter Palace and the Small Hermitage
3The Hermitage is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world, founded in 1764
Timeline
1754: Catherine the Great purchases the palace and begins collecting art
1764: The Hermitage is opened to the public
1837: The Winter Palace becomes the official residence of the Russian emperors
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Famous restaurants
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$$ · French · Café⭐ 4.2
Café Singer
A historic café near the Hermitage Museum, famous for its breakfast pastries and coffee.
19 N Tehta Alley, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
☎ +7 812 312-95-01
🔔 Walk-ins OK
$ · Russian · Café⭐ 4.1
Kofe House
A cozy café offering a variety of breakfast options, including blinis and caviar.
12 Palace Square, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
☎ +7 812 310-56-70
🔔 Walk-ins OK
$$ · Russian · Mediterranean⭐ 4.4
Tavern Boyarskaya
A historic restaurant offering a variety of Russian and Mediterranean dishes, popular for its lunch menu.
14 Bolshaya Morskaya St, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
☎ +7 812 314-07-00
🔔 Recommended
$$ · French · Café⭐ 4.3
Marius Café
A French café near the Hermitage Museum, known for its light lunches and pastries.
17 Bolshaya Konyushennaya St, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
☎ +7 812 312-98-01
🔔 Recommended
$$$ · Steakhouse · French⭐ 4.6
Restaurant Beefbar
A high-end steakhouse offering a variety of meat dishes, perfect for a special dinner.
11-13 Malaya Morskaya St, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
☎ +7 812 310-66-06
🔔 Required
$$ · Russian · Fusion⭐ 4.5
Restaurant Russian Seasons
A restaurant offering a unique blend of Russian and international cuisine, perfect for a memorable dinner.
24-26 Nevsky Prospekt, St Petersburg, Russia, 191025
☎ +7 812 314-09-09
🔔 Recommended
Take home
craftfrom ₽500
Matryoshka Dolls
These wooden dolls, also known as Russian nesting dolls, are a symbol of motherhood and fertility, with each doll representing a different member of a family.
📍 Arkadyya Street, St. Petersburg
artfrom $10,000
Fabergé Eggs
These intricately designed eggs, made by the House of Fabergé, were originally created as Easter gifts for the Russian Imperial family.
📍 Fabergé Museum, St. Petersburg
craftfrom ₽500
Russian Khokhloma
This traditional Russian craft involves decorating wooden items with bright, intricate patterns, often featuring flowers and geometric shapes.
📍 Izmailovsky Market, Moscow
craftfrom ₽300
Gzhel Porcelain
Gzhel porcelain is known for its distinctive blue and white designs, inspired by traditional Russian folk art.
📍 Gzhel Museum, Moscow
Things to do
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Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum, a historic building and museum, is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.