If you consider yourself an art connoisseur and would like to delve deeper into the history of masterpieces of world art, as well as learn about the fate of artists and unravel the symbolism of the most valuable paintings of the Hermitage, then this is the experience for you!
You will walk through the staterooms of the Hermitage, where the emperors held balls and meetings, see masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian, Rembrandt and many other world-famous artists, and learn to distinguish between the works by masters of different schools thanks to an insightful audio commentary.
The route begins with a visit to the staterooms of the Winter Palace, where you will see the grandiose Great Throne Hall, walk through the Gallery of 1812 and see the famous Peacock Clock. Then you will explore the halls of Italian art, find out how the Florentine school of painting differs from the Venetian one, and admire lesser-known works of art that are often undeservedly overlooked when visiting a museum.
Get ready to fully immerse yourself in the art and life of the artists, find out where they got their inspiration from, and who served as models in the creation of their masterpieces. The self-guided audio tour is designed for 3-3.5 hours, but you will definitely want to stay in the Hermitage longer to enjoy the beauty of its interiors and unique exhibits.
Museum admission e-tickets (Route number 1)
