Relish the depth and sumptuousness of the Russian jewelry art in one of the world’s most famous and magnificent Museums! Hosted in the majestic Shuvalov Palace right in the center of St. Petersburg, the House of Faberge never fails to impress with its fascinating works of art dating back to the golden times of Imperial Russia.
When you get inside, prepare yourself to pass through a series of luxurious apartments, discover the loveliness of Russian silverware, enjoy the stunning portraits by Russian Impressionists, and admire the enameled porcelain. But keep your strongest WOWS for an exquisite collection of Faberge Easter Eggs displayed in the grand central hall of the palace.
The darling of the Imperial family, Peter Carl Faberge for many years was supplying the Russian court with his precious eggs and other jewelry, until Bolsheviks came to the power, stole the royal jewelry collection and sold it abroad. From those blooded times, Russia is trying to buy its cultural heritage back and quite successfully.
Today, the Museum boasts over 4,000 of genuine artifacts and objects of art, and each of them is a fabulous masterpiece on its own. But the core of this unparalleled collection is the nine Easter Eggs, once belonging to the emperor family. Sparkling and tantalizing examples of the Russian jeweler’s art, Faberge’s glorious Eggs showcase a heaven beauty and incredible craftsmanship.
Along with being astonishingly beautiful (and unprecedentedly expensive, too), each of Faberge Eggs has its own little secret, which reveals when the halves of the eggshell open. If you want to distill the secret of the most precious eggs ever, visit the Faberge Museum in St. Petersburg and immerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere of opulence and chic typical for the Russian culture.