Great Hermitage

The Great Hermitage is a Baroque-style building connected to the Winter Palace that houses an extensive collection of European artworks. The structure spans multiple floors with grand galleries and exhibition spaces throughout.

Architect Yury Felten designed this structure in the 18th century as an extension of the Winter Palace. The building was created to accommodate Catherine the Great's expanding art collection.

This section houses the art collection that Catherine the Great assembled, containing paintings and sculptures by European masters. Visitors can trace the development of European art through centuries while walking among these works.

Access the Great Hermitage through the main entrance of the State Hermitage Museum on Palace Square in Saint Petersburg. Plan for several hours to explore the collections at a comfortable pace.

Inside the building stands the mechanical Peacock Clock from the 1770s with moving golden birds. This intricate piece demonstrates the craftsmanship of its era.

Location: Dvortsovy Municipal Okrug

Architects: Yury Felten

Architectural style: Baroque

Part of: Hermitage Museum

GPS coordinates: 59.94214,30.31607

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04