The New Hermitage is the first building in the Russian Empire specially built (1842-1851) for a public art museum. Part of the museum complex of the State Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Known for its portico with ten giant statues of Atlanteans.
Designed by: Leo von Klenze
Builder: V.P. Stasov; N. E. Efimov
Architect: Leo von Klenze
Founder: Emperor Nicholas I
First mention: 1839
Construction: 1842-1851
Status: An object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation of federal significance. An object of cultural heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation of federal significance. Reg. No. 781510390340036
