Treasures of st petersburg the hermitage 2003 a three part documentary series for channel 5 in the uk directed by graham addicott and produced by pille runk.
Floor plan of the hermitage st petersburg russia.
The state hermitage museum is the most famous tourist attraction in st.
A visit to the hermitage museum is an escape from the elements regardless of how its contents end up moving you.
General staff building this spectacular crescent shaped neoclassical building most famous for its central triumphal arch which brings pedestrians out on to palace square from nevsky prospekt was designed by renowned st.
How to visit the hermitage.
The great hall is on the second floor and occupies the entire width of the palace.
It was constructed by the architect by order of catherine the great in 1783 1789 on the site of the former winter palace of peter the great.
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Over 30 000 exhibits are on display.
An anglo estonian co production by first freedom productions and allfilm.
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The two tiers of windows enhance the impression of grandness and size.
How to visit the hermitage.
I show you how to plan your tour with my hermitage museum guide.
All museum facilities are open to visitors what s on.
The great hall is almost 56 feet wide and over 154 feet long.
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The hermitage theatre is one of the oldest in st.
Finally the hermitage museum sits at the center of st.
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The basics about the state hermitage museum.
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Petersburg architect carlo rossi and completed in 1829.
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At the southwest corner of the winter palace a further cluster of rooms has.
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Although this is more than enough to overwhelm most visitors the hermitage also features a nearby display entitled russian palace interiors of the 19 th century which features recreations of the winter palace s more private rooms including nicholas ii s gothic library and the charming russian empire music room.
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