The entry was was designed to impress the granite columns were brought in through a hole in the exterior that was opened to allow workers to bring them in. The wall was repaired after.
Tall ceilings with fine art up top
This is a proper throne room
The throne looks tiny in this setting
Again some incredible floors
Doors 10 feet tall
We entered early, before the official opening. We were number 11 and 12 to get into the door
A well designed ballroom
6000 pounds of chandelier the largest in the world
The hall of portraits to the left
Hall of portraits to the right
Details of the ceiling
In the throne room the designs in the floor match th he designs in the ceiling
This is the line that we were able to cut in front of. It's good to hire a private guide
Selfie at the entry way
The big chandelier llt up
The details are hard to get a grasp on
Having a ball in the ballroom
Such great craftsmanship
This design is mirrored on the ceiling
Ceiling design
Close up of the next throne
We are ready for our coronation
Entryway to the Hermitage
Designed specifically for the display of are
The windows were cracked open to get some air
Painted scenes everywhere. Almost like the sistine chapel
Huge skylights
Still sparsely populated with other tours
Expansive spaces
Light in abundance
Rows of chandeliers
The facility is as amazing as the works within
Dome good architecture
The masses lined up to enter
More lined up outside
A panorama of the two hour wait to enter
The li e wraps around itself, Yikes!
