After the night at the Ballet it was off to the Hermitage and Winter Palace.    Started off with the Gold Collection – Mega Bling but unfortunately no photos allowed – but completely mind blowing.     Then a tour of the rooms and galleries of both the hermitage and Winter Palace.

Winter Palace – RW on Rastrelli Staircase

Winter Palace – RW in Throne Room

Winter Palace – Rastrelli Staircase

Winter Palace – Chapel Iconostasis