St. Petersburg: Hermitage Museum suffers theft

A sad day in the art world. Thieves have stolen some 200 items from the famous Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The museum has one of the best collections in the world including Greek and Roman items, works by da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Holbein, Mengs, Michelangelo, Mazzuoli and much, much more.

Read more: Hermitage hit by mystery thieves (from BBC News).

If you have a chance to go to St. Petersburg, the Hermitage is a must. Visit the museum's website: Hermitage Museum. The website is extensive with highlights, exhibition information and a virtual museum.

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