St. Petersburg: galleries that are worth a visit. Photos and reviews of tourists

A 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 the strength nor the means to build the city. Architects, known all over the world, worked here. Under 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. To get acquainted with the historical, cultural and architectural sights of the city it will take a lot of time, since their number is difficult even to list. All tourists who arrived in St. Petersburg, galleries of Russian and contemporary artists visit with great pleasure.

The Hermitage (Palace Square, 2)

Probably, there is no person in our country who does not know that in St. Petersburg there is a unique museum - the Hermitage. How to get to it, not everyone knows. In this article we will fill this gap.

Strangely enough, but the name of this giant museum complex means "a secluded corner". The history of the museum began with the private collection of Empress Catherine II. For its long history (more than 250 years) the museum grew and became one of the largest in the world. To study its exhibits, it will take several weeks.

The complex of the museum consists of several buildings that are located in the neighborhood on the Dvortsovaya Embankment. Its center is the Winter Palace. In the Small Hermitage, among the many priceless exhibits, the unique watch "Peacock" of the London master Cox is kept - at a given time the gilded cock, owl and peacock not only sing, but also move. The new Hermitage is famous for sculptures of the Atlanteans, holding on their powerful shoulders a stone portico.

Hermitage: how to get there?

The museum is located in the center of the city. 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 Prospekt. On it go left, after which you will get to the Palace Square. Here you will see the entrance to the Hermitage.

Museum and Gallery of Modern Art "Erarta" (Vasilievsky Island, 2)

Everyone who visits the galleries located in such a city as St. Petersburg, "Erartu" should be seen without fail. 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" - a museum that became the first in the Northern capital, representing contemporary art, and the largest private collection in Russia.

In his exposition - works that were created by Russian artists from the end of XX to the beginning of the XXI century. The collection includes more than 2300 items - painting, sculpture, graphics, objects, installations. Periodically, the museum replenishes the collection, cooperating 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 Museum and the Gallery of Contemporary Art "Erarta". It occupies a large room with an area of 10 thousand square meters. Before the entrance to the building there are statues of the sculptor D. Zhukov Era and Arta. It was these goddesses that gave the name to the complex - Erarta, which means "the era of art".

"Didi" (Bolshoy prospect, 62)

The exhibition of modern art, which has a rather unusual name "Didi", was opened in St. Petersburg in October 2003.

All without exception, visitors always ask the gallery owners a question: "What does the name" DiDi Gallery "mean?" In translation from Georgian "Didi" sounds like "big", and it is located on Bolshoy Prospekt.

The main direction of the art gallery is the creation of collections for individuals. Here are rare works by contemporary artists from Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as the work of Russian masters of the XX century. Thanks to their memorable exhibitions, which always become a significant event for the city, the gallery has won the title of one of the best.

DiDi Gallery organizes and conducts collective and personal exhibitions, master classes and festivals, as well as actively participates in Russian and international projects.

Gallery on Pushkarskaya street, 10

The guests of the city are greatly impressed by St. Petersburg. Galleries, museums, exhibition halls appear here almost every year. "Mansard artists" - an art gallery, which appeared in the northern capital in 2000. Its founders became the Art-group "Snow". Its main directions are exhibition, cultural, social and general educational activities.

Artists from Estonia, Armenia, Georgia and other countries are exhibited in the "Mansard of Artists". In addition to the works of famous masters, works of art and beginners are exhibited here. Each visitor to the gallery can buy a work of art at an affordable price.

In 2005, this art gallery became a laureate of the festival "Master Class" (international) in the nomination "People's Gallery".

Guest Reviews

Many travelers note that they have long dreamed of seeing St. Petersburg. The galleries and museums of this city made a great impression on them. Many people especially remember the Hermitage. Unique works of art, luxurious interiors can not leave anyone indifferent.

In the gallery "Erarta" visitors were pleased with the exhibition paintings, which depict the streets, people, houses. They clearly see the author's view. Visitors note that they would like to see more animation exhibitions.

Of great interest are the original techniques of performance, unusual installations. According to the visitors, in each of the presented works the handwriting of the master is felt.

A lot of good reviews are received by the Georgian art gallery "Didi". A special atmosphere here creates temperamental Georgian music, sounding here. Visitors are pleased that in this gallery you can not only see, but also buy amazing pictures. Despite the rather modest size, this gallery allows you to get acquainted with the culture of sunny Georgia. Most of the guests celebrate the special home atmosphere that prevails in these walls. They advise city visitors to come here on a rainy autumn day - your mood will certainly improve.

"Mansard artists" surprised many of the fact that this private museum entrance is free. The works of contemporary artists evoke interest in varieties of styles and techniques. Representatives of the creative intelligentsia note that this museum has become a popular meeting place for beginning artists. The main advantage of the gallery is that any author can work here.