Tag Archives: The State Hermitage Museum

The Winter Palace and Hermitage, Part II

Posted on November 21, 2014 by pearlsandprose

OK, back to the Hermitage. I won’t be able to identify everything, but I’ll do my best. This shows you why it would take nine years to see everything in the Hermitage. There are fine paintings, along with beautifully crafted … Continue reading →

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A Peek into The Hermitage

Posted on November 7, 2014 by pearlsandprose

I’ve been wanting to do a post on The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg for a while, but life has gotten in the way each time. Happy events, but major distractions. Here is a sneak peek: The place was … Continue reading →