6The State Hermitage Museum – St. Petersburg, Russia

Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the State Hermitage Museum is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world.

Its opulent Winter Palace houses an impressive collection of over three million items, including works by Rembrandt, Leonardo da Vinci, and Picasso. The museum’s stunning interiors and riverside location add to its allure.

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