Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia (Hermitage Museum) : Together with the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, it is known as the four major museums in the world.

Winter palace (winter palace / Э р м и т а ж) Russia's national museum of the hermitage museum "six palace complex" in a palace, located in st. Petersburg on the palace grounds, the palace of the tsar Russian empire. The museum was originally the private museum of Empress Catherine II of Russia. Baroque design style, extremely luxurious. Winter palace is too big, wandering all day only to see a fur, so it is recommended to do a guideline in advance, there are targeted to go shopping

After entering the interior of the Winter Palace, the recommended route: First of all, you can take a few beautiful photos on the stairs of Jordan, very out of the film! Then go upstairs and turn left, Marshal Hall - Petrovsky Hall - Coat of Arms Hall - 1812 Gallery - Throne Hall - Italian Art District.

Winter Palace is really big, if you want to visit for a long time, we two Russian little white, (there is a rent at the entrance of the interpreter, I remember is 400 rubles) visited a circle to take care of the main content. Finally, those who like to learn about history and enjoy old buildings and art collections can visit!

The three most famous treasures of the Winter Palace are:

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The Golden Peacock Clock in Hall 204: At 7 p.m. on Friday, there will be an exhibition of large gems on the edge of the base of the clock, designed by the famous British 18th century watch designer James Cox, the clock starts with the wind, and the peacock will spread its wings at the right time. It is said that the golden peacock clock was built for the Chinese imperial palace during the Qianlong period, but the Qianlong was not satisfied with its workmanship and style, so it was returned.

2️⃣ Room 214: Madonna with Flowers, Madonna Leda by Da Vinci

3️⃣ Hall No. 254 Rembrandt's masterpiece The Prodigal Son, created in 1669, is the last work of Rembrandt's life. The painting shows an old man with weak eyesight. The prodigal son, dressed in rags and hungry, who has squandered all his father's money, goes home and kneels before his old father, who gently strokes his son's back with trembling hands. With love in his eyes.

In addition, there are many must-see exhibits, such as:

1️⃣ The Reception of the British Ambassador in Venice by Antonio Canali, famous Italian painter

2️⃣ Raphael Gallery - Three-dimensional Bible, designed by architect Giacomo Quarengui for Catherine II in 1780, this corridor is inspired by the Raphael Gallery in the Vatican Palace and based on the theme of the Bible

3️⃣ Michelangelo sculpture in Hall 230

4️⃣ The "Jordan Steps", "St. George's Hall" and "Raphael Corridor" in the Winter Palace are all good places to show films

5️⃣ there is also an Alexander column in the square outside the Hermitage, which was built in 1812 to commemorate the victory of the Russo - French War

🎫 Admission: 500 rubles

🕐 Time: 10:30-18:00 (time is not quite accurate, you can refer to the map for the specific time), closed on Monday

Note:

(1) You need to first check and then buy tickets on the spot. If you buy tickets on the spot machine, you can only use denominations of 500 and 1000, and large denomination machines such as 5000 cannot be used.
(2) If you bought the ticket online, don't be late, go according to the time.
(3) Remember to store a coat and rent an interpreter on the first floor and then take a Chinese map; It's efficient to look at specific things.
(4) Go to the bathroom early.
(5) There are coffee and snack shops on the first floor, you can go to eat when hungry, and continue to stroll after eating.
(6) Easy to get lost, each hall door has a corresponding number, you can also ask the staff to determine their location.
(7) Don't ignore all the photos and hugs at the door of the Winter Palace, they all cost money.