The most famous is the former Winter Palace which was the official residence of the Russian emperors. It dates back to the 18th century. A fire destroyed it in the 19th century but it was restored.
Visitors to the Hermitage can view the wonderful and varied collection of art.
But they are also treated to a journey through its beautiful interior.
The museum was damaged during the Siege of Leningrad. Over a million works of art were shipped to the Ural mountains. Damage to the Hermitage was minimized by the artists who took shelter there and worked to clear the rubble and remove charred flooring after each bombing. The museum has been restored.
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