Originally a home to Tzars, Hermitage has endured numerous turmoils throughout the centuries, only to emerge as the longest standing witness of ever changingpolitico-social climate and a central figure of Russian culture and art.
Widly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and elaborate museums in history, Hermitage has gone a long way from being a home of the Russian Emperors to housing priceless collections of world-renowned art and approximately 60 cats. Spanning across 233 345 square meters, Hermitage today is known to be a hotspot for art enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world, and an authentic and unique symbol of Russian cultural identity.