The Hermitage, the most important museum in St. Petersburg, in its south-western part, houses apartments that were refinished after the fire of 1837 for the wedding of Alexander II. This apartment includes the luxurious White Hall, the only room that has been restored to its original appearance.

The hall was created by Alexander Bryullov and differs sharply from other interiors of the Winter Palace. Its extraordinary lightness, unearthly ceiling heights and filigree details have amazed the audience for many years. The interior of the White Hall is filled with elegant furniture, the walls of the room are decorated with 8 landscapes and small works by Hubert Robert.