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Visit the Hermitage in St Petersburg.
For those looking to immerse themselves in a bit of culture at a relaxed pace, a visit to a museum or gallery is the ideal choice. While away a couple of hours ambling round one of these institutions; this is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Below are just a few of the museums and galleries you can visit on a trip with Audley.
One of the world's premier galleries, the Hermitage is a must-see for any visitor to St Petersburg. Home to the royal family until the revolution, the building itself is known as the Winter Palace, and was a masterpeice of the architect Rastrelli. With many famous Impressionist paintings, old Dutch masters and a whole range of other periods, the Hermitage has something for everyone.
There is a vast trove of artefacts here, telling the story of the Ancient Egyptians from their early development into a unified state through to their absorption into the classical world of Rome and Greece. Highlights include objects of great beauty, day-to-day tools and the stunning array of funerary artefacts typified by the famous contents of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai is really well established and very easily accessible as its close to the Gateway of India and next door to the Prince of Wales Museum. Entry is free of charge and there a great little cafe should you need to refuel.
The Hall of Opium Museum, situated in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Opened in 2003 it provides an excellent insight into the opium trade so prevalent in this area over the past century. The displays are innovatively presented and thoroughly absorbing and you will no doubt learn a little more about this fascinating region.
The Museum of National History has a number of fascinating displays of traditional Mongolian clothing and weaponry, as well as exhibits charting the course of Chinggis Khaan's empire-building.
The National Gallery of Canada is among the oldest of Canada's national cultural institutions. Showcasing a vast array or art, the gallery has grown to become the largest visual arts museum in the country.