Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Winter Palace


The Hermitage
St. Petersburg

The Hermitage is filled with a History and a past that could cover thousands of books and make many great films. The dream of visiting it has come through. 
Looking like a Russian I was repeatedly spoken to as a Russian, pretending I was a Russian only lasted until I had words on my tongue, but it made me somehow feel more connected, especially while drinking apple vodka... 
Going to St. Petersburg means having a chance to spend a day at the Hermitage until the night has to be lit up, and also going to the Opera, were we watched the "Figaro" at the Mariinsky Theatre.

The Winter Palace was originally the home of the Tsar and the Hermitage was were they entertained. Empress Catherine II was and avid collector and bought up collections she invited guests to see.

Now you can walk through both the Winter Palace and the Hermitage, walking in through an unassuming entrance from the Winter Palace to great spectacles.
I will show you here some images from the buildings and then next time introduce to you the great Matisse collection that has been acquired later.

The Jordan Staircase

Ceiling Jordan staircase






War Gallery Room




The Golden Drawing room




Not many words of information written here, but letting the images save the day.
Time is of the essence these days...

With Love 
Kristin
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17 comments:

  1. erleichdaDecember 13, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    gosh! its breathtaking! thanks for sharing Kristin. enjoy : )

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  2. Couture CarrieDecember 13, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    What an amazing castle!
    Love the ceilings!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  3. kDecember 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    wow, that is BEAUTIFUL. and love hte last pic :)

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  4. little luxury listDecember 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    The images are enough! How gorgeous! Stay warm dear!

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  5. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    gorgeous place. this is the city i want to visit in russia.

    thanks for sharing, i would definitely visit it.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 14, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Tusen takk, Kristin. For noen rom..! Hva gjør det med mennesker å leve i slike omgivelser..? Måtte Russland gjøre deg godt. Klem fra Ida.

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  7. agujaDecember 14, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I have been told so often by friends how wonderful it is. Now I see it and realise its magnificance.

    Just a thought ... if you would like my drawing Formas y Ritmos del Mar (5th Dec. post) I can send it to you, if you let me have an email address. It needs to be mounted and framed and to have glass. I will wait to hear. Put a response on one of my posts. I can roll it and put it into a tube.

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  8. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    The hubs and I have been wanting to plan a trip to St. Petersburg! Now I know who to ask advice from!

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  9. Kristin HDecember 15, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Thanks for your wonderful messages. How kind of you Aguja!! I am e-mailing you:) Kristin, yes, please ask me if you have any questions.
    Love Kristin

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  10. The Dainty Dolls HouseDecember 15, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Wow..what a breath-taking place!! Love all these photos..the architecture is astounding!! Love your hat, look beautiful!! xx

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  11. Punctuation MarkDecember 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    this place is amazing.... so much history in those walls!!!!

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  12. JohannaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    What a gorgeous post. The travel bug is itching me big time!

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  13. arinaJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    ...omg...you went to St Peter without me????..envy you:)My school was just next to the place you are standing...and i spent all my after school hours in Hermitage

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  14. arinaJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    ...omg...you went to St Peter without me????..envy you:)My school was just next to the place you are standing...and i spent all my after school hours in Hermitage

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  15. arinaJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Kristin,omg...you ve been in St .Peter without me...? I went to school just next to a place you are standing and spent my after school hours in Hermitage...every day...envy you:)xo

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    1. Kristin HJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:26 PM

      Dear Arina!!!! Miss you!!! Yes, should have told you before I went!!! I can't believe that I didn't!!! You were in my mind when I was there though. It all happened quite quickly:)
      Lots of love and maybe you should come and visit here in LOndon?

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  16. Kristin HJanuary 16, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Dear Arina!!!! Miss you!!! Yes, should have told you before I went!!! I can't believe that I didn't!!! You were in my mind when I was there though. It all happened quite quickly:)
    Lots of love and maybe you should come and visit here in LOndon?

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