The beautiful and ever-young city on the Neva is often called the Northern Capital of Russia. St. Petersburg, whose history dates back more than three hundred years, was built by Peter I. Today it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
City on the Neva
The great emperor spared neither strength nor funds for the construction of the city. Architects known all over the world worked here. According to the project, the city was supposed to resemble Amsterdam, but the Northern capital became an original city, and its architectural masterpieces - temples, palaces, mansions built in the XVIII-XIX centuries - have no analogues in the world. It will take a long time to get acquainted with the historical, cultural and architectural sights of the city, since their number is difficult to even list. All tourists who arrived in St. Petersburg visit the galleries of Russian and contemporary artists with great pleasure.
Hermitage (Palace Square, 2)
There is probably no person in our country who does not know that there is a unique museum in St. Petersburg - the Hermitage. How to get to it, not everyone knows. In this article, we fill this gap.
Oddly enough, but the name of this giant museum complex means "secluded corner." The history of the museum began with the private collection of Empress Catherine II. Over its long history (more than 250 years), the museum has grown and become one of the largest in the world. It will take several weeks to study its exhibits.
The museum complex consists of several buildings that are located next door on the Palace Embankment. Its center is the Winter Palace. In the Small Hermitage, among many priceless exhibits, a unique “Peacock” watch by the London master Cox is stored - at a given time, a gilded rooster, owl and peacock not only sing, but also move. The New Hermitage is known for sculptures of Atlantes holding a stone portico on their powerful shoulders.
Hermitage: how to get there?
The museum is located in the city center. Admiralteyskaya is the nearest metro station. From the station, turn left and walk a few meters to Malaya Morskaya Street. Then you should turn right again and go to Nevsky Prospect. Follow it to the left, after which you will get to the Palace Square. Here you will see the entrance to the Hermitage.
Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art "Erarta" (Vasilievsky Island, 2)
Everyone who visits the galleries located in a city such as St. Petersburg, Erartu must see. This is part of a large-scale international project in contemporary Russian art. The project is represented by a network of galleries located in five cities around the world. Erarta is the first museum in the Northern capital representing contemporary art and the largest private collection in Russia.
His exposition contains works that were created by Russian artists from the late XX to the beginning of the XXI centuries. The collection has more than 2300 units - painting, sculpture, graphics, objects, installations. Periodically, the museum replenishes the collection, collaborating with many artists who work in different regions.
Erarta is a museum whose program is aimed at supporting art and creating its own projects. The full name of the complex is the Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art. It occupies a large room with an area of 10 thousand square meters. Before the entrance to the building are installed statues of the sculptor D. Zhukov Era and Arta. These goddesses gave the name to the complex - Erarta, which means "era of art."
DiDi (Bolshoi Prospect, 62)
The exhibition of contemporary art, which has a rather unusual name “Didi”, opened in St. Petersburg in October 2003.
Without exception, visitors always ask gallery owners the question: "What does the name mean:" DiDi Gallery? " Translated from Georgian, “Didi” sounds like “big”, and it is located on Bolshoi Prospekt.
The main direction of the art gallery is to create collections for individuals. Here are rare works by contemporary artists of Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as works by Russian masters of the 20th century. Thanks to its memorable exhibitions, which always become a significant event for the city, the gallery has earned the title of one of the best.
The DiDi Gallery organizes and conducts collective and personal exhibitions, master classes and festivals, and also takes an active part in Russian and international projects.
Gallery on Pushkarskaya street, 10
Guests of the city are greatly impressed by St. Petersburg. Galleries, museums, exhibition halls appear here almost every year. "Attic of artists" is an art gallery that appeared in the Northern capital in 2000. Its founders were the Art Group "Snow". Its main directions are exhibition, cultural, social and educational activities.
The “Attic of Artists” exhibits works by artists from Estonia, Armenia, Georgia and other countries. In addition to the works of famous masters, works by beginners are also exhibited here. Each visitor to the gallery can buy their favorite work at an affordable price.
In 2005, this art gallery became the laureate of the festival "Master Class" (international) in the nomination "People's Gallery".
Visitors reviews
Many travelers say that they have long dreamed of seeing St. Petersburg. Galleries and museums of this city made a great impression on them. The Hermitage was especially remembered by many. Unique works of art, luxurious interiors can not leave anyone indifferent.
In the gallery "Erarta" visitors were pleased with the exhibition paintings, which depict streets, people, houses. The gaze of the author is clearly visible on them. Visitors say they would like to see more animated exhibitions.
Of great interest are original performance techniques, unusual installations. According to visitors, in each of the works you can feel the handwriting of the master.
Georgian art gallery “DiDi” also receives a lot of good reviews. The special atmosphere here is created by the temperamental Georgian music that sounds here. Visitors are pleased that in this gallery you can not only see, but also buy amazing paintings. Despite its rather modest size, this gallery allows you to get acquainted with the culture of sunny Georgia. Most guests note a special homely atmosphere reigning in these walls. They advise city guests to come here on a rainy autumn day - your mood will certainly improve.
The "Attic of Artists" surprised many with the fact that entrance to this private museum is free. The works of contemporary artists are of interest to a variety of styles and techniques. Representatives of the creative intelligentsia note that this museum has become a popular meeting place for aspiring artists. The main advantage of the gallery is that any author can exhibit the work here.