4The Hermitage Museum – St. Petersburg, Russia
Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Neva River, the Winter Palace, home to the Hermitage Museum, is a dazzling display of Baroque architecture. The museum boasts a vast collection that spans from ancient civilizations to the modern era. The opulent interiors, adorned with gold leaf and intricate details, provide an awe-inspiring setting for some of the world’s most renowned works of art.