The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is one of the world’s most prestigious and expansive art museums. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, it houses over three million items, including masterpieces by artists such as Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci. The museum complex, located along the Neva River, comprises six historic buildings, including the Winter Palace, the former residence of Russian tsars. Visitors are enthralled by its vast and diverse collections, ranging from classical antiquities to modern art, making it a cultural and historical treasure trove of artistic heritage.
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