Russia Saint Peterburg Peterhof

The palace and park ensemble, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, is known far beyond by its majestic palaces, park areas and magnificent fountains. Peterhof near St. Petersburg was called the Russian Versailles. Today, the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg in Russia is included in the list of Seven Wonders of the country.

The history of the creation of the Grand Palace in Peterhof in Russia

The glory of Versailles with its gardens and fountains did not leave indifferent the Russian emperor Peter I. He decided to build a suburban residence, which in luxury and scope would not only not be inferior to the palace in Versailles, but also would surpass it. The emperor personally developed the general concept of the future Peterhof Palace.

Much attention was paid to choosing a place for future construction. Ponds located in this area have become sources of fountains. This water supply system of the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg has been preserved to this day. Today, in Peterhof there are 170 fountains and 4 cascades .

In record time, gateways were dug, parks and gardens were created, palaces and pavilions were built. The real pride and decoration of the palace and park ensemble was its fountains, whimsically soaring high with powerful jets of water. 10 years after the start of construction, the royal country residence was opened.

In subsequent years, the ensemble experienced both years of oblivion and restoration. Its parks and gardens have been rebuilt many times.

Peterhof in St. Petersburg in Russia was badly damaged during the Second World War, but was completely restored. In 1990, it received the status of a museum.

What to see in Peterhof

Among the most interesting sights the following should be highlighted:

• Grand Peterhof Palace – the main building in the Baroque style;
• Large cascade of fountains with a grotto, waterfall stairs, numerous bronze gilded statues;
• Upper Garden and Lower Park;
• cascade “Golden Mountain” with golden steps and marble statues of ancient gods;
• Marley Palace;
• pavilions-colonnades;
• Colonist park with ponds and pavilions in the form of stylized Roman villas;
• English landscape park with gothic and classic buildings.

This list of attractions of Peterhof can be continued. More than four million visitors come to enjoy its beauty every year.