Unfortunately art and art history isn’t my forte, but I still thoroughly enjoyed wandering the endless halls of the Hermitage. Many guided tours only allow 2 or 3 hours, but I’d suggest dedicating a day or even more as there’s so much to see. Hopefully a few of these will inspire you to visit:
![Approaching the Hermitage](https://yourenotfromaroundhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/approach-the-hermitage.jpg)
Approaching the Hermitage
![Across Palace Square](https://yourenotfromaroundhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/across-palace-square.jpg)
Across Palace Square
![Palace Square](https://yourenotfromaroundhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/palace-square.jpg)
Palace Square
![Intricately carved flooring](https://yourenotfromaroundhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/intricately-carved-flooring.jpg)
Intricately carved flooring
![Golden Phoenix](https://yourenotfromaroundhere.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/golden-phoenix.jpg)
Golden Phoenix
I’m glad you like the Hermitage. There’s the extension – The General Staff Building (Zdanie Glavnovo Shtaba) with great impressionists exposition