St. Petersburg

Standing on elegant Palace square, it got its name from Catherine the Great, who built the private apartments, a place for retreat, reflection and seclusion. Between 1764 and 1775, the Empress undertook to acquire some of the world's finest works of art, and she succeeded in her aim to a large extent.

The Hermitage housing more than 3 million works of the world's art is annually visited by 3 million people. During the tour explore the main collection of the Hermitage, including the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, El Greco, Francisco Goya and Thomas Gainsborough, as well as the famous Diamond Room that contains the unique collection of priceless gems belonging to the Romanov family.

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TIC can arrange an exclusive tour of the Diamond Room, post-closing hours in the Hermitage Museum, so that you can admire its masterpieces without too many people around.