At the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg, you can view many Russian icons dating back to the 6th century and beyond. Many of the precious icons have been well preserved and are displayed in various engravings, oils, tapestries, and stained glass. Religious themes of the Virgin, Christ, John the Baptist, St. Nicholas, and others are depicted in these works from the Byzantine era. The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg holds more Russian icons than any other museum in the world.

The State Hermitage also has displays of ancient Egyptian artifacts, antiquities from Rome and Ancient Greece, and even prehistoric art displays. In all, over three million items are on display in the State Hermitage. The State Hermitage rivals every other museum in the world, from the Louvre to the Smithsonian.

Visitors to the State Hermitage can also see thousands of examples of armaments from medieval times, one of the finest collections of numismatics in the world, as well as visiting displays on loan from other museums. The grounds surrounding the Winter Palace are a masterpiece unto themselves. Sitting outside on the grounds are various carriages that belonged to Peter the Great when he resided at the Winter Palace.

Discover Famous Russian Icons
Any serious art historian or student will not want to miss the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Almost every century and artistic movement since the beginning of mankind, including Russian icons, are represented somewhere in the museum. You can arrange a tour of the State Hermitage as well as all the other important cultural and artistic sites online. Established tour guides can educate you as they show you around the amazing city of St. Petersburg.

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