The Faberge Museum is located in the Shuvalov Palace. One of the most valuable and significant exhibits is the nine Easter eggs that Faberge created specifically for the order of the emperors Nicholas II and Alexander III.
The history of creating these Easter eggs is quite fascinating: it began with an egg called “hen”, which was made in 1885 for the wife of Alexander III, Maria Feodorovna. Principle of operation the eggs resembled the doll that is in the shell of enamel is a Golden yolk, inside the yolk is a chicken, and the chicken crown. After that, every year the Emperor gave his wife a Faberge egg, and after the death of Alexander III, his heir kept this tradition.
Prices for a tour to the Faberge Museum
* The duration can be extended at your request with the appropriate recalculation of the cost. The price is indicated for excursions conducted in Russian, English and German. The cost is calculated in other languages by our managers upon your request.
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The entire Faberge collection was collected by the richest entrepreneur, Viktor Vekselberg, whose goal and task was also to create a Museum. The Palace was restored, and a modern and properly designed Museum exposition was created as a plus.
During a private tour of the Faberge Museum, you can enjoy the interiors of the lobby and the Grand staircase with columns, as well as see the pillared hall, which is decorated with Corinthian marble columns. The Palace houses an art collection collected by several generations of Shuvalovs. You will be able to see all the beauty of the past with your own eyes, feel the old atmosphere and get an unforgettable experience by visiting the Palace.
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