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Catherine built the Hermitage Museum from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
Catherine the Great took a personal interest in the collection of art and culture. She acquired art from all over Europe to enhance her own collection and elevate Russia's cultural standing. However, Catherine soon realized that her palace was not large enough to display all the treasures she had amassed. To solve this problem, Catherine decided to build a museum. She chose the Winter Palace as the site for this new venture, as it was the perfect location to showcase her impressive collection. The Winter Palace was expanded and transformed into what is now known as the Hermitage Museum. The construction of the museum was a massive undertaking that required careful planning and execution. Catherine spared no expense in cr...
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